Setting up the Ruckus One Cloud 📶 for 🚥 Captive WiFi

Ruckus One External Captive Portal Setup Guide


Before You Start

Ensure you have the following ready:

  • Access to the Ruckus One cloud interface
  • Guest portal URL: https://getonline.captivewifi.io/guest/
  • IP address of the Captive Wi-Fi server to allow in the Walled Garden

Configuration Steps (Ruckus One)

1. Login to Ruckus One

  • Open your browser and log in to the Ruckus One dashboard.
  • Click Add > Wi-Fi Networks.

2. Network Details

  • Enter a Network Name (e.g., GuestWiFi).
  • (Optional) Click Set different SSID to define a different SSID name.
  • Enter a Description if necessary.
  • Under Network Type, choose Captive Portal.

3. Portal Type

  • Select 3rd Party Captive Portal as the portal type.

4. Settings

  • In the Portal Provider, select Custom Provider and enter:
    • https://getonline.captivewifi.io
  • (Optional) Enable Redirect users to and specify a landing page URL after login.
  • Note the Integration Key (this is generated by Ruckus One).
  • Under Secure your network, set to None (for open guest access).
  • Uncheck MAC auth bypass
  • Uncheck Encryption for users' MAC and IP addresses

5. Walled Garden / Allowed Domains

  • Add the following entries in the Walled Garden field:
    • getonline.captivewifi.io
    • captivewifi.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com

6. Authentication Service

  • Select Accept All Connections.
  • (Optional) For RADIUS Server, select Authenticate Service.

7. Venues

  • Assign the network to the relevant Venue and activate it.

8. Summary & Apply

  • Review all configurations.
  • Click Add to save and apply settings to access points.

9. Test the Captive Portal

  • Connect a client device to the configured SSID.
  • Verify redirection to the external portal and confirm the login process completes successfully.

Support: For setup or troubleshooting, contact Ruckus support or your CaptiveWiFi 


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