Configuring a Hotspot
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To define a network interface for a Hotspot:
1. Click Configure in Local Network.
The Local Network window opens.
2. Select interface and click Edit.
The Edit <interface> window opens.
3. Select Use Hotspot.
4. Click Apply
Any user that browses from configured interfaces is redirected to the Check Point Hotspot portal.
After you define a network interface for the hotspot, you can configure:
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Guest access - A session is created for an IP address when a user accepts terms or authenticates in
the Hotspot portal. The session expires after the configured timeout (240 minutes by default).
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Customize the Hotspot portal appearance.
1. Click Customize Hotspot portal.
2. For Portal title - Keep the default or enter a different title.
3. For Portal message - Keep the default or enter a different message.
4. For Terms of use - Select this checkbox to add an "I agree with the following terms and
conditions" checkbox on the Hotspot portal page. Enter the terms and conditions text in the
text box. When users click the "terms and conditions" link, this text shows.
5. To customize a logo for all portals shown by the appliance (Hotspot and captive portal used
by User Awareness), click Upload, browse to the logo file and click Apply. If necessary, click
Use Default to revert to the default logo.
6. Click Apply
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Hotspot exceptions
Define specified IP addresses, IP ranges or networks to exclude from the Hotspot.
1. Click Manage Exceptions.
The Manage Hotspot Network Objects Exceptions window opens.
2. Select the objects to add as exceptions.
3. The Selected Network Objects window shows the selected objects. To remove an object
from the list, click the x next to it.
4. To filter the object list, enter the filter value. The list shows the objects that match the filter.
5. If necessary, click New to add new objects to the list. For information on how to create a new
object, see the Users &Objects > Network Objects page.
6. Click Apply
The added objects are excluded from the Hotspot.