Cradlepoint
Tested Access Point: | Cradlepoint AER1600 |
Tested Firmware: | 7.0.70 |
Tested Settings: | cradle point AER1600 was tested in a stand-alone mode without using the NetCloud Management |
Set the hotspot service for the selected interface
Go to Networking / Local Networks / Local IP Networks and set IPv4 Routing Mode to HOTSPOT.
Settings of the external portal
Go to Networking / Local Networks / Hotspot Services
Hotspot Settings
Field | Value |
---|---|
Hotspot Mode | RADIUS/UAM |
Hotspot/UAM Auth Port | 8080 |
RADIUS Servers Setup
Field | Value |
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Server Address 1 | according to the GEO selector tool |
Server Address 1 | according to the GEO selector tool |
Auth Port | 1812 |
Acc Port | 1813 |
Server Timeout | 5 Secs |
Server Retries | 3 Retries |
Shared Secret | socifi |
Redirection On Successful Auth | To an administrator-defined URL |
URL | http://connect.socifi.com/api/v1/out/session |
We recommend to use this set of RADIUS servers:
Captive Portal Settings
Field | Value |
---|---|
Login URL | http://connect.socifi.com |
Shared Secret | Any (not required by SOCIFI) |
NAS/Gateway ID | CP_<MAC-of-your-AP-device> |
Please pay attention to set the NAS ID in the correct format with the prefix "CP", otherwise, the hotspot will not work properly with SOCIFI.
Walled Garden Settings
If you are customer with White Label solution, please add your custom domain (for example mycustomdomain.com) to the Walled Garden list.
socifi.com facebook.com akamaihd.net akamai.net edgecastcdn.net twitter.com twimg.com fastly.net li-cdn.net cloudfront.net fbcdn.net instagram.com cdninstagram.com linkedin.com licdn.com
Configure Time Settings
The length of each session is set by the time and date stamp, therefore you need to check Network Time (NTP) synchronization in SYSTEM / Services. The timezone needs to be set as your location timezone and timeserver set according to the information below.
Please set servers that are as close to your location as possible. You can find NTP list here: http://www.pool.ntp.org/en/
Add device at SOCIFI Dashboard
As equipment under the Hardware setting select the Cradlepoint
Step 1: Login to SOCIFI Dashboard
Step 2: Click on the "Hotspots" tab on the left sidebar
Step 3: Click on the “Add a new hotspot” button located on the top right corner on the screen (pictured below)
Note: A pop-up window will appear (below)
Step 4: Select the Wi-Fi hardware manufacturer from the drop down menu
Step 5: Enter the serial number or MAC address (depending on the specific equipment manual) of your equipment. You can add multiple hotspots at once.
Step 6: Set your Network location (this step is essential for correct ad targeting)
Step 7: In the pop-up window type your location or just move the marker on the map and click on the save button to confirm the selection. This address is used for ad GEO targeting.
Step 7: Click Save
Note: Newly added hotspot are marked as (Hotspot pending). After the first user connects to the hotspot via SOCIFI, the status will automatically change and appear as (Active) within an hour. Get your first connections to test if it works properly.