To set up a guest network on a UniFi controller, you'll create a new Wireless Network, configure guest policies (including Captive Portal and Voucher options), and then verify the network. You can then monitor and manage the network's performance and usage within the UniFi Controller.
1. Create a New Wireless Network:
- Log in to your UniFi Controller (browser or app).
- Go to Settings > Wireless Networks.
- Click Add New Wireless Network or Create New Wireless Network.
- Name the new network (e.g., "Guest WiFi") and set other desired parameters like security protocol (e.g., WPA2).
2. Configure Guest Policies:
- Go to Settings > Guest Control.
- Enable Guest Portal if you want to use a captive portal landing page.
- Configure authentication methods:
- Open Access: No authentication needed.
- Simple Password: Guests enter a password.
- Vouchers: Provide guests with vouchers for temporary access.
- Open Access: No authentication needed.
- Consider customization options like branding and redirect URLs.
- Go to Settings > Guest Control.
3. Verify and Test:
- Connect a device to the new guest network.
- Ensure the device receives a proper IP address and can access the internet.
- If using a captive portal, test that the landing page redirects guests to the desired location after authentication.
- Connect a device to the new guest network.
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