Where is captive portal?
The captive portal is presented to the client and is stored either at the gateway or on a web server hosting the web page. Depending on the feature set of the gateway, websites or TCP ports can be white-listed so that the user would not have to interact with the captive portal in order to use them.
What is captive portal and its usage?
A captive portal is a Web page that the user of a public-access network is obliged to view and interact with before access is granted. Captive portals are typically used by business centers, airports, hotel lobbies, coffee shops, and other venues that offer free Wi-Fi hot spots for Internet users.
What does it mean to have a captive portal?
A captive portal is a web page to which a client is redirected when they connect to a guest SSID. The client can gain access to the Internet after they successfully authenticate or accept the terms of use on the portal page. This enables you to restrict wireless connectivity (such as Internet-only connectivity) for guest wireless clients.
How to enable captive portal in SSID profile?
Enable Captive Portal Settings in SSID Profile 1 Open Manage. 2 Select Configuration > Device Configuration > SSID Profiles. 3 Select an existing SSID profile or create a new profile. 4 Expand the Captive Portal section. 5 Select the Enable Captive Portal check box to display a portal page to be shown to clients on the guest network. See More….
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How to enable a captive portal in WatchGuard engage?
For more information, see About WatchGuard Engage. To enable and configure captive portal settings in an SSID profile: Open Manage. Select Configuration > Device Configuration > SSID Profiles. Select an existing SSID profile or create a new profile. Expand the Captive Portal section.