Configure Hotspot

To configure a hotspot:

  1. Go to Configure > Network > WLAN Services > Add.
  2. From the Hotspot field, select Enable.
    The Configure button displays.
  3. Select Configure.
  4. Configure the following settings:
    HESSID
    One SSID can be used across multiple WLANs (BSS), so the HESSID helps a client identify when the BSSID belongs to a homogenous BSS with identical configuration. Beacon with same {HESSID, SSID} pair belong to same WLAN. The {HESSID, SSID} pair must be unique for each WLAN. By default, the HESSID is set to the MAC address of the controller Ethernet port. Hotspots can have the same HESSID as long as the SSID is unique. If opting to configure the HESSID manually, we recommend using an AP BSSID as the HESSID. In a mobility domain, manually configure the HESSID to a unique value, differentiating it from the value used in the controller's WLAN.
    Access Network

    Identifies the type of network. Valid values are:

    • Private network. An enterprise network with user accounts.
    • Private network with guest access. An enterprise network providing guest access.
    • Chargeable public network. (Default) Open to anyone but access requires payment.
    • Free public network. Open network, free of charge but may still require acceptance of terms of use (and may involve OSU servers with captive portal).

    DGAF Disabled
    Downstream Group-Address Forwarding Disabled. By default this option is checked. When checked, the AP is not forwarding downstream group-addressed frames.
Select each tab to complete the hotspot configuration.
Note

Note

All required fields on the selected tab must be filled out before you can select OK to save the configuration.