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RADIUS Server

First, go to Wireless->Configuration->My RADIUS Server->Add RADIUS server. Add two servers as follows:

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Namesocialwifi
NAS IPLeave empty
Primary server name/IP35.205.62.147
Primary server secretRadius Secret is available in Access Points tab of the Social WiFi Panel
Secondary server name/IPLeave empty
Secondary server secretLeave empty
Server Port31812
Auth ProtocolPAP
CoA enableLeave unchecked
Account all serversLeave unchecked
Case sensitive usernameLeave unchecked

press Save.

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Add an accounting server changing just the Name and Server port section.

Nameswaccount
Server port31813

press Save.

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Add SSID

As you’ve created two RADIUS servers, please go to Wireless->Confiugration->SSIDs, and add a new SSID by clicking “+Add SSID”.

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Configure as follows:

SSIDSocial WiFi
DescriptionLeave empty
EnabledChecked
Broadcast SSIDChecked
MAC Access ControlLeave unchecked
Mesh LinkLeave unchecked
AuthenticationOpen
OWE TransitionLeave unchecked
Captive PortalMy Captive Portal
Captive Portal URLhttps://login.socialwifi.com/
Redirect URLSpecific URL - https://login.socialwifi.com/redirect/

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Walled Garden:

To add the Walled Garden domains, please copy and paste below into the Walled Garden section.

login.socialwifi.com , sw-login.com , connect.facebook.net , www.facebook.com , www.googletagmanager.com , www.googleadservices.com , googleads.g.doubleclick.net , www.facebook.com , facebook.com , static.xx.fbcdn.net , external-frt3-2.xx.fbcdn.net , twitter.com , api.twitter.com , x.com , api.x.com , pbs.twimg.com , abs-0.twimg.com , abs.twimg.com , www.linkedin.com , static-exp1.licdn.com , media-exp1.licdn.com , static.licdn.com

Scroll down, configure the RADIUS settings and press Next on the bottom of the page:

Sign on MethodMy RADIUS Server, socialwifi
RADIUS Acct SettingsMy RADIUS Server, swaccount
RADIUS Authentication byFortiLANCloud
Secure HTTPLeave unchecked
Session Interval0 (default)
IP AssignmentBridge
QoS ProfileLeave empty (default)
VLAN ID0 (default)
Accounting Interim Interval600 (default)
LDPCRXTX (default)
MU-MIMOChecked (default)
High EfficiencyChecked (default)
Target Wake TimeChecked (default)

Press Next on the bottom of the page.

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After clicking Next, you will see three more steps at the top of the page. They aren’t necessary, but if you need them, feel free to configure them as you wish.

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Now, after you press Apply, your new WiFi network should be up.

Adding the APs to Social WiFi Panel

In order to add a device to Social WiFi platform:

  • Access your account in the Social WiFi Panel.
  • Choose the correct venue to which you would like to add the device.
  • In the “Access Points” tab, press “Add” (upper right corner), paste the MAC address you copied into the form (adding a name is optional) and click “Create”.

Test the solution

Connect with the WiFi network. You should see a login page. Go through the login process and, once finished, you should have internet access. You should see first connections and authorisations in the Social WiFi Panel’s statistics section.