Managing Guest Network Access; Configuring Captive Portal Settings - NETGEAR WC7520 - ProSafe 20-AP Wireless Controller Reference Manual

ProSafe 20-AP Wireless Controller WC7520 Reference Manual
To configure an authentication server:
1. Select Configuration > Security >Advanced > Authentication Server. The Advanced
Authentication Server screen displays:
Figure 57.
2. Change the settings described in
3. Click Apply.

Managing Guest Network Access

There are three types of users (see
Management (admin) users such as receptionists or hotel clerks can provision guests by
creating captive portal users.

Configuring Captive Portal Settings

There is one captive portal per controller. The wireless controller acts as a local
authentication server for Wi-Fi clients. Guests using the captive portal must have defined
user names and passwords.
Captive portal authentication is typically used for hotspot users and paying guests such as
hotel guests that buy time for an Internet connection. You can create multiple MAC ACL lists,
such as Floor 1, 2, 3.
Note: You can configure a guests that do not use a captive portal (see
Managing Users and Passwords
Table 28, Authentication Server Settings
Managing Users and Passwords
on page 100).
Chapter 8: Configuring Security and Wireless Security Profiles
on page 96.
on page 100).
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