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Configuration Guides

Configure your wireless access points and controllers to work with IronWifi. Select your vendor below for step-by-step instructions.

Before You Begin​

Prerequisites​

  1. IronWifi Account - Open account
  2. Network Created - Set up at least one network in the Console
  3. Captive Portal (optional) - Create if using guest WiFi splash pages
  4. Admin Access - To your wireless controller or access points

Gather Your Settings​

From IronWifi Console, note these values:

Network Settings:

  • Primary RADIUS IP
  • Backup RADIUS IP
  • Authentication Port (usually 1812)
  • Accounting Port (usually 1813)
  • Shared Secret

Captive Portal Settings:

  • Splash Page URL
  • Walled Garden entries

Ubiquiti​

Cisco​

Aruba​

Ruckus​

MikroTik​

Fortinet​

Other Vendors​

General Configuration Steps​

WPA-Enterprise (802.1X)​

  1. Create a Network in IronWifi Console
  2. Note RADIUS server details
  3. Configure SSID with WPA-Enterprise security
  4. Enter RADIUS server IP, port, and secret
  5. Create users or connect identity provider
  6. Test authentication

Captive Portal (Guest WiFi)​

  1. Create a Network in IronWifi Console
  2. Create a Captive Portal, select your vendor
  3. Configure vendor-specific settings
  4. On your controller:
    • Create open SSID with guest policy
    • Set external captive portal URL
    • Configure walled garden
  5. Enable authentication providers
  6. Test splash page

Need Help?​

If your vendor isn't listed or you need assistance:

  • Contact support
  • Check if your device supports WPA-Enterprise or external captive portal
  • Review vendor documentation for RADIUS configuration