Configure an SMS Gateway

This procedure is optional.

Short Message Service (SMS) is used to send a registration code to guest users registering and agreeing to receive a one time passcode (OTP). OTP is only sent to the device used for accessing the captive portal. ExtremeCloud sends the OTP to the device and the user uses this OTP to authenticate.

Third-party SMS gateway service providers are used to provide the SMS OTP services. You must register captive portals with these third-party service providers before using OTP-based device registration.

To configure an SMS gateway:

From the left menu, select Configure > Policy > Captive Portal. Select the SMS Gateway tab.
Select Add. Alternatively, select an existing gateway from the list to edit.

Edit the fields:

SMS Gateway Tab

Name	Enter a unique name for the SMS gateway configuration.
Gateway Type	Select an SMS gateway provider from the drop-down list that will provide the SMS one time passcode (OTP) services to guest users.
Status	Specify the gateway that will be active. Only one SMS gateway can be set to Active at any time. OTPs are only sent through an active SMS gateway.
Account Details	Provide the configuration information from the third-party SMS gateway service provider. Each service provider has a different registration process for their service. The fields in this area change according to the information required by the SMS gateway service provider selected in the Gateway Type field. Note Select the How to get the API details for My <SMS Gateway Service Provider> Account? link to access the selected SMS Gateway service provider‘s website and obtain the required configuration information.

Select Verify.
The Enter Your Number dialog opens.
Enter a valid phone number and select Verify.
If configured properly, and depending on the service provider, you either receive a test SMS OTP from the service provider or a message displays about the validity of the supplied credentials.
Select Save.