Creating a GuestPortal VNS

A GuestPortal provides wireless device users with temporary guest network services. A GuestPortal is serviced by a GuestPortal-dedicated VNS. A controller is allowed only one GuestPortal-dedicated VNS at a time. GuestPortal user accounts are administered by a GuestPortal manager. A GuestPortal manager is a login group — GuestPortal managers must have their accounts created for them on the controller. For more information, see Working with GuestPortal Administration

The GuestPortal VNS is a Captive Portal authentication-based VNS that uses a database on the controller for managing user accounts. The database is administered through a simple, user-friendly graphic user interface that can be used by non-technical staff.

The GuestPortal VNS can be a Routed or a Bridge Traffic Locally at the EWC VNS, with SSID-based network assignment. The GuestPortal VNS is a simplified VNS. It does not support the following:

  • RADIUS authentication or accounting
  • MAC-based authorization
  • Child VNS support

The GuestPortal VNS can be created as a new VNS or can be configured from an already existing VNS. When you create a new VNS using the VNS wizard, you configure the VNS in the following stages:

Use the following high-level description to set up a GuestPortal on your system:

  1. Create a GuestPortal VNS.
    The GuestPortal VNS can be created as a new VNS or can be configured from an already existing VNS.
  2. Configure the GuestPortal ticket.
    A GuestPortal account ticket is a print-ready form that displays the guest account information, system requirements, and instructions on how to log on to the guest account. For more information, see Working with the Guest Portal Ticket Page.
  3. Configure availability, if applicable.
    Availability maintains service availability in the event of a controller outage. For more information, see Availability and Session Availability.
  4. Create GuestPortal manager and user accounts.
    For more information, see Working with GuestPortal Administration
  5. Manage your guest accounts and GuestPortal logs.

    For more information, see the Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless Maintenance Guide.