On the Hotspot Identification tab, configure the settings to uniquely identify the hotspot and specify the languages for the venue.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | (Required) Type a name for the hotspot. |
| HESSID | (Required) Type the Homogenous Extended Service Set Identifier (HESSID) for the Hotspot 2.0 network. One SSID can be used across multiple WLANs (BSS). A Beacon with the same {HESSID, SSID} pair belongs to same WLAN. The {HESSID, SSID} pair must be unique for each WLAN. By default, the HESSID is the MAC address of the controller Ethernet port. Hotspots can have the same HESSID as long as the SSID is unique. If you 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, to differentiate it from the value used in the WLAN of the controller. |
| Domain | (Required) Type the Fully-Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) for the Hotspot 2.0 network. (Default: empty string) Domain names in the domain name list might contain sub-domains. If the FQDN of the service provider is not in the domain name list but is in the realm list, mobile devices that use that service provider are considered to be roaming. |
| Venue Info | Describe the venue. From the lists of predefined values, first
select the category of the venue, and then select the
subtype. Example: Institutional, Hospital Select |
| Operator Name | (Required) Type the name of the venue operator. |
| Venue Name | (Required) Type the name of the venue. |
| Language | (Required) Select a language from the list. You can configure up to four languages for each venue. |
On the SP Identification tab, configure the
settings to identify the service provider and configure authentication. Select existing Service Provider Profiles, or select 
to add a new Service Provider Profile. For more information, see Configure a Hotspot Service Provider Profile.
Note
Keep your DNS server records up to date so that mobile devices can resolve the server domain names (FQDN).Mobile devices with a SIM or USIM credential, can obtain a realm from the hotspot NAI Realm list. While hotspot access usually requires 3GPP credentials, a targeted NAI home query is an efficient alternative approach. The device connection manager compares the realm information from the list to the information stored on the device. The connection manager uses the preconfigured user preferences and policy from the mobile device to make a decision between a hotspot AP or a non-hotspot AP, if both are available.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
NAI Realm: The
Network Access Identification (NAI) Realm list is a list of realms
that can be successfully authenticated. Each realm may have up to
four supported EAP methods.
Select | |
| Realm | (Required) Type the Fully-Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) of the service provider. Wildcards are supported for realm. For example, you can enter *.extreme.area120.com, instead of entering specific realms. |
| EAP Method | From the list, select the Extensible Authentication Protocol
(EAP) authentication type. Mobile devices provisioned to authenticate against the home service provider do not require the EAP methods configured for the NAI Realm List. |
| Description | Type a description for the realm. Although optional, descriptions can be helpful when you are troubleshooting your network. |
| Roaming
Consortium: Use roaming consortium authentication
when you do not know all the authenticated realms. Using identifiers
unique to the organization in the beacon is a battery efficient
roaming method because ANQP queries are not required. Select
| |
| Consortium | (Required) Type the Roaming Consortium Organization Identifier (RCOI). Specify up to eight identifiers unique to the organization that are part of the MAC address. |
| Description | Type a description for the consortium. Although optional, descriptions can be helpful when you are troubleshooting your network. |
| 3GPP
CellularNetwork: Create a list of cellular network
IDs in the form of mobile country code (MCC), mobile network code
(MNC). This list establishes whether an AP has a roaming arrangement
with the 3GPP service providers. Select | |
| MCC | (Required) Type the mobile country code (MCC). |
| MNC | (Required) Type the mobile network code (MNC). |
| Description | Type a description for the 3GPP mobile network. Although optional, descriptions can be helpful when you are troubleshooting your network. |
| Advanced Settings | Select the arrow to expand this section and configure the
following settings:
Note: Advanced Settings override the corresponding settings in
the associated Service Provider profiles.
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On the Network Characteristics tab, configure network settings to specify the type of access network, IP address type availability, WLAN metrics, and connection capabilities.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
Access Network:
From the list, select the type of access network:
| |
| DGAF | Select DGAF to enable Downstream Group Addressed Forwarding for the access network. If enabled, the system forwards all downlink wireless broadcast ARP and multicast packets. (Default: disabled) |
| IP Address Type Availability: Mobile devices use information about IP address type availability to make network selection decisions. Select the level of restriction for each network type. | |
| IPV4 | From the list, select the type of IPV4 address:
|
| IPV6 | From the list, select the type of IPV6 address:
|
| WLAN Metrics: Mobile devices use the WAN Metrics settings to make network selection decisions. The mobile device can determine whether necessary throughput is available from the hotspot before connecting. If the mobile device receives indication that the basic service set (BSS) is at capacity, the device will not associate with that AP. | |
| Link Status | From the list, select a status. (Up, Down, or Test) |
| Downlink Speed | Specify the download speed in kbps. |
| Uplink Speed | Specify the upload speed in kbps. |
Connection
Capability: Select  , configure the settings, and then select
ADD.Mobile devices use connection capability information to make network selection decisions by determining which services are blocked or supported at the hotspot. | |
| Protocol | From the list, select the network protocol. |
| Port Number | Type the port number. |
| Status | From the list, select a status. (Open, Closed, or Unknown) |
With Online Signup (OSU), users who are not part of the provider network can manually connect to the hotspot. This feature also provides added security for users who want to connect anonymously.
From the Network Authentication Type list, select an authentication method and configure the settings.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Acceptance of Terms and Conditions—Redirection occurs after the user accepts the Terms and Conditions. | |
| Online Sign up—Authentication supports online enrollment. | |
| OSU SSID | Type the SSID for the online signup service. |
| CWP (Captive Web Portal)—Redirection occurs after the CWP authenticates the user. | |
| Redirection URL | Type the HTTP or HTTPS address for automatic redirection after authentication. |