Hotspot

ExtremeCloud IQ supports the definition of Hotspot 2.0 service, and simplified configuration for WBA OpenRoaming on Hotspot 2.0 networks.

When configuring a hotspot, you have the following options:

Use WBA OpenRoaming for a simplified NAI routing configuration that automatically creates a AAA policy.
Configure a traditional hotspot and enable NAI routing in the AAA Policy.
WBA OpenRoaming is a simplified configuration for a hotspot that uses a single realm.

The following access points are supported:

AP3000
AP4020
AP5010
AP5020
AP5050

Traditionally, using a hotspot presents end users with several challenges, including initial connection issues, security concerns, and connectivity while roaming. Hotspot 2.0 offers the following features to improve the hotspot end-user experience:

Pre-association network discovery and selection using the dot11u ANQP protocol, resulting in a seamless initial connection.
Simplified account registration. Provisioning is achieved without user input.
Enhanced security, using over-the-air transmission secured by WPA2 or WPA3.
Simplified WBA OpenRoaming.
NAI Routing. When NAI Routing is enabled, you can associate RADIUS Servers with realms.

Each hotspot WLAN has its own Access Network Query Protocol (ANQP) configuration. The HESSID and ANQP Domain ID are specific to the hotspot WLAN.

With pre-association, a mobile device uses ANQP to perform network discovery. The mobile device connection manager uses the hotspot information, including the service provider policy and user preferences, to automatically select a hotspot network. A mobile device queries the hotspot for key service provider identification and authentication information and selects a network. The system generates the ANQP response using parameters configured by the hotspot operator.