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Logging In to a Captive Portal, Example of a Captive Portal Configuration - test
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Unpacking and Installation Logging In to a Captive Portal The wireless controller lets you create a captive portal, which allows you to control which web page is viewed when users first log onto a WLAN. Captive portals are used to control Wi-Fi access at locations where users are "captive," such as hotels, apartments, business centers, coffee houses, and restaurants. A captive portal turns a user's web browser into an authentication device by intercepting all packets, regardless of address or port, when the user opens a browser and tries to access the Internet. At that time, the browser is redirected to a web page that might require authentication, payment, or user agreement to a use policy. Figure 2-7 shows an example of a captive portal configuration with a wireless controller, access points, PoE switch, and RADIUS authentication server. In this configuration, you: • Create a group configured for captive portal users. • Add the captive portal users to the group and assign a password and idle timeout value to it. • Select an interface for the captive portal. • Test your settings and make any necessary adjustments. Figure 2-7. Example of a Captive Portal Configuration 24 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide