[WDAP-C1800AX_C3000AX] How to Create a Local Radius Server and Captive Portal for Wireless Clients?


Please follow the steps below to configure Local Radius Server and Captive Portal:

1. Set the AP to Gateway mode and ensure it has Internet access.

   

 

2. Go to Wireless → 2.4GHz WiFi → Basic.

   

 

3. Set Encryption to "WPA/WPA2 Enterprise”and RADIUS Type to “Local”, then click the “Apply Settings” button. 

   

 

4. If necessary, repeat the same configuration for 5GHz WiFi.

 

5. Go to System  RADIUS  Server.  

  Set the RADIUS Server Mode to“Enable”, then click the“Apply Settings” button.

  

 

6. Go to the User Account page and create a new RADIUS user account , then click the“Apply Settings” button.

   

 

7. Go to System  Captive Portal  Config.

  

 

8. Set Captive Portal to“Enable”, select “LAN”as the Interfaces, then click “Apply Settings” button.

   

 

9. Go to Custom page and configure additional settings as needed, then click “Apply Settings” button.

   

  After completing the above configuration, wireless clients will be prompted to enter their RADIUS username and password on the Captive Portal page.

  Once authenticated successfully, they will be able to access the Internet.

  

 

Contact Us