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Vouchers

Vouchers are pre-generated access codes that grant temporary network access. They are commonly used in hotels (one voucher per guest), cafes (printed on receipts), and events (distributed to attendees). Each voucher can have time limits, data caps, and bandwidth restrictions.

Creating Vouchers​

Single Voucher​

  1. Navigate to Users > Vouchers
  2. Click Add Voucher
  3. Configure settings:
    • Code - Auto-generated or custom
    • Validity - Duration the voucher is usable
    • Usage Limit - Number of times it can be used
  4. Click Save

Bulk Generation​

  1. Navigate to Users > Vouchers
  2. Click Generate Batch
  3. Configure:
    • Quantity - Number of vouchers
    • Prefix - Optional prefix for codes
    • Validity - Duration for all vouchers
    • Session Limits - Time/data limits per use
  4. Click Generate

Voucher Settings​

Time Limits​

SettingDescription
Validity PeriodHow long the voucher code remains valid
Session DurationMaximum time per connection session
Total TimeCumulative time allowed across all sessions

Data Limits​

SettingDescription
Download LimitMaximum download data
Upload LimitMaximum upload data
Total DataCombined upload/download limit

Usage Settings​

SettingDescription
Single UseVoucher works once only
Multi-UseVoucher can be used multiple times
Device LimitMaximum devices per voucher
Concurrent SessionsSimultaneous connections allowed

Voucher Attributes​

Apply standard RADIUS attributes to vouchers:

Bandwidth Limits​

WISPr-Bandwidth-Max-Down := 10000000
WISPr-Bandwidth-Max-Up := 5000000

Session Timeout​

Session-Timeout := 3600

Voucher Authentication​

On Captive Portal​

  1. User connects to guest WiFi
  2. Splash page appears
  3. User enters voucher code
  4. Authentication processed
  5. Access granted with configured limits

Configuration​

  1. Create a Captive Portal
  2. Add "Voucher" as an Authentication Provider
  3. Configure the splash page to show voucher input
  4. Optionally customize the voucher form appearance

Managing Vouchers​

Viewing Vouchers​

The voucher list shows:

  • Code
  • Status (Active, Used, Expired)
  • Creation date
  • Expiration date
  • Usage count

Filtering​

Filter vouchers by:

  • Status
  • Creation date range
  • Usage status

Exporting​

Export voucher codes:

  1. Select vouchers or "Select All"
  2. Click Export
  3. Choose format (CSV, PDF)
  4. Download file

Printing​

Print voucher cards:

  1. Select vouchers
  2. Click Print
  3. Choose template (cards, list)
  4. Print or save as PDF

Integration with PMS​

For hotels using Property Management Systems:

  1. Enable PMS integration in Account Settings
  2. Configure the PMS connector
  3. Vouchers can be auto-generated on guest check-in
  4. Vouchers auto-expire on check-out

Best Practices​

  1. Set appropriate limits - Balance usability with resource management
  2. Use prefixes - Organize vouchers by date, event, or purpose
  3. Regular cleanup - Delete expired vouchers periodically
  4. Monitor usage - Review voucher authentication reports
  5. Secure distribution - Don't publicly share voucher codes

Common Use Cases​

Hotel Guest Access​

  • Generate on check-in
  • Validity matches stay duration
  • Moderate bandwidth limits
  • Single device or unlimited

Event WiFi​

  • Bulk generate before event
  • Fixed validity (event duration)
  • Higher bandwidth for business events
  • Lower for public events

Cafe/Restaurant​

  • Print on receipts
  • Short validity (2-4 hours)
  • Single use
  • Basic bandwidth