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- SSID name: Enter a name for the broadcast SSID (e.g. HOTSPOT). This can be max. 16 characters long.
- Global IP range: This field specifies the IP address range used by the hotspot network. Enter the IP address range in CIDR notation (e.g. 192.168.67.0/24).
- VLAN ID: The VLAN ID is set to 999 by default. You can change this as you wish (in the range from VLAN ID 2 to 4094).
- The hotspot gateway is not managed by LMC: Do NOT enable this option if you use a LANCOM router that is managed by the LMC as a gateway (as in this example).
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You can also set up this scenario if your gateway router is aware of the hotspot network but is not a LANCOM router and is not managed by the LMC. In this case you need to activate the option “The hotspot gateway is not “For the hotspot network no router (gateway) is managed by the LMC” in the Advanced settings.
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4) At this point you can save the settings of the hotspot network.
5) The remainder of the configuration areas are for optional adjustments to the appearance and functionality.
- If, for example, you want access to the hotspot network to require password authentication, change the function in the Authentication area to Password and assign a global password for to accessing the hotspot.
- If you want to use voucher authentication, select the option provided. For a description of the configuration, see this Knowledge Base article.
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6) Save your settings.
7) In the Switches section you specify the switch ports used to carry the new hotspot network. The selected ports are shown in the color of the hotspot network.
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Optional adjustments to the hotspot network:
Set up redirection to a website of your choice
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1) Switch to the Networks menu and click on the name of the hotspot network.
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