Online Signup

The hotspot Online Signup tab displays hotspot properties for Online Signup (OSU) users. Online Signup allows users who are not part of the provider network to manually connect to the hotspot. It also allows for added security for users who want to connect anonymously. To configure Online Signup, you must configure a separate WLAN for OSU with Open Authentication or WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x/EAP). Encryption is specific to the service provider. Credentials in the mobile device SIM Card authenticate the user.
To configure the OSU WLAN that you will specify on the Online Signup tab:
  1. Go to Configure > Network > WLAN Settings.
  2. From the Hotspot field, select OSU.
  3. From the Auth Type field, select Open or WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x/EAP).
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Note

You must specify a AAA policy when configuring OSU for Hotspot.
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Note

You will specify this OSU WLAN in the Online Signup configuration.

To configure Online Signup for the hotspot:

  1. Configure a WLAN Services Hotspot.

    For more information, see Configure Hotspot.

  2. Select the Online Signup tab.
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    Configuring Online Signup
  3. Configure the following parameters:
    Network Authentication Type. Possible values for network authentication are:
    • Acceptance of terms and conditions. Redirection is accomplished after user accepts Terms and Conditions.
    • Http/Https redirection. Redirect Http or Https automatically. Provide the Redirection URL.
    • Online enrollment supported. Authentication supports online enrollment. Service Provider configuration pane displays.
    • DNS redirection. DNS redirection serves a web page other than what the end user had requested.

    OSU WLAN. This is the address of the Online Signup WLAN. Create this WLAN separately. The Auth Type for the OSU WLAN can be either Open or WPA2 Enterprise. Encrypted Authentication is specific to the Service Provider. Network Authentication is available in the SIM Card of the mobile device.

    Server Provider Setting. This is service provider configuration settings.
  4. Select OK to save the Online Signup configuration.
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