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Figure 141: Basic flow of the hotspot authentication process for an HTTP-based request

SmartCell Gateway 200/Virtual SmartZone High-Scale for Release 3.4.1 Administrator Guide

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Creating and Managing Hotspots

How Hotspot Authentication Works

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1 Navigating the Web Interface19
- Setting up the Controller for the First Time19
- Logging on to the Web Interface19
- Web Interface Features20
- Using Widgets on the Dashboard23
- Changing the Administrator Password29
- Logging off the Web Interface30
2 Managing Ruckus Wireless AP Zones31
- Working with AP Zones31
- Working with AP Groups45
  - Creating an AP Group45
- Working with AAA Servers55
- Working with Hotspot (Wispr) Portals58
  - Creating a Hotspot Portal59
  - Deleting a Hotspot Portal61
- Working with Guest Access Portals62
- Working with Web Authentication Portals64
- Working with Hotspot 2.0 Services67
- Working with Wlans and WLAN Groups68
  - Creating a WLAN68
  - Working with WLAN Groups80
- Working with WLAN Schedules83
  - Creating a WLAN Schedule Profile83
- Working with Device Policies84
- Working with L2 Access Control Policies87
- Working with Bonjour Policies89
  - Creating a Bonjour Gateway Rule on the AP89
  - Applying a Bonjour Policy to an AP91
- Creating a Diffserv Profile92
- Creating an Ethernet Port Profile93
  - Important Notes about Ethernet Port Profiles96
- Working with Dynamic Psks97
3 Managing Global Configuration, AP Tunnel Profiles, Templates, and AP Registration Rules101
- Managing Global Configuration101
- Creating AP Tunnel Profiles102
- Working with Zone Templates110
- Working with WLAN Templates123
- Working with Registration Rules134
4 Working with 3Rd Party AP Zones138
- 3Rd Party AP Zone Types138
- Adding a 3Rd Party AP Zone139
- Viewing Existing 3Rd Party AP Zones141
- Deleting a 3Rd Party AP Zone142
5 Managing Access Points143
- Overview of Access Point Configuration143
- Viewing Managed Access Points143
- Provisioning and Swapping Access Points144
  - Options for Provisioning and Swapping Aps145
  - Understanding How Swapping Works146
- Editing AP Configuration146
- Editing Swap Configuration147
- Moving a Single Access Point to a Different AP Zone148
- Moving Multiple Access Points to a Different AP Zone149
- Deleting an Access Point149
6 Configuring Services and Profiles151
- Configuring the GGSN/PGW Service151
- Configuring Authentication Services153
- Configuring HLR Services159
  - Map Gateway Settings159
  - MNC to NDC Mapping160
- Configuring Diameter Services163
  - Configuring System Wide Settings163
  - Configuring Remote Peer Settings164
- Configuring FTP Services165
  - Important Notes When Adding FTP Servers166
- Configuring Location Services167
  - Adding an LBS Server167
  - Configuring the Controller to Use the LBS Server168
- Configuring an SMS Server170
- Working with Profiles171
7 Configuring the System Settings203
- Overview of the System Settings203
- Configuring General System Settings203
- Configuring Cluster Planes219
- Configuring Network Management232
- Configuring Hosted AAA Services241
  - EAP-SIM Configuration242
  - EAP-AKA Configuration243
8 Working with Management Domains245
- Overview of Management Domains245
- Viewing a List of Management Domains245
- Creating a New Management Domain246
- Deleting a Management Domain247
- Assigning an Administrator Account to a Role247
9 Managing Administrator Accounts250
- Overview of Administrator Accounts and Roles250
- Viewing a List of Administrator Accounts, Roles, and RADIUS Servers250
- Creating an Administrator Account252
- Creating a New Administrator Role252
- Editing an Administrator Role253
- Cloning an Existing Administrator Role254
- Adding a RADIUS Server for Administrators254
  - About TACACS+ Support255
- Using a Backup RADIUS Server256
- Testing an AAA Server259
- Deleting an Administrator Account, Role, or RADIUS Server260
10 Managing Mobile Virtual Network Operator Accounts261
- Overview of Mobile Virtual Network Operator Accounts261
- Viewing a List of Mvnos261
- Creating a New MVNO Account262
- Using a Backup RADIUS Server for Authorizing and Authenticating Mvnos265
- Editing an MVNO Account265
- Deleting an MVNO Account266
11 Creating and Managing Hotspots267
- Overview of Hotspot Management267
- Hotspot Terminologies267
- How Hotspot Authentication Works268
- Call Flow for Devices that Use a Web Proxy271
  - Devices Using a Static Web Proxy273
  - Devices Using a Dynamic Web Proxy274
- User Agent Blacklist274
- Notes on Using Ios Devices to Access the Hotspot275
- Notes on Using Amazon Kindle Fire to Access the Hotspot275
- What You will Need276
- Hotspot Configuration Options276
- Downloading Captive Portal and Subscriber Portal Logs281
12 Monitoring AP Zones, Access Points, and Wireless Clients283
- Monitoring AP Zones283
- Monitoring Managed Access Points287
- Monitoring Wireless Clients294
13 Monitoring the System, Alarms, Events, and Administrator Activity300
- Monitoring the Controller System300
- Monitoring Rogue Access Points303
- Viewing Alarms304
- Viewing Events307
  - Using the Search Criteria Section309
  - Exporting the Event List to CSV310
- Viewing Administrator Activity311
  - Using the Search Criteria Section312
  - Exporting the Administrator Activity List to CSV313
14 Working with Reports315
- Types of Reports315
- Creating a New Report316
- Viewing a List of Existing Reports320
- Deleting a Report321
15 Working with Local, Guest, and Remote Users322
- Working with Local Users322
- Working with Guest Users324
- Working with User Roles337
  - Creating a User Role337
- Managing Subscription Packages337
16 Performing Administrative Tasks341
- Backing up and Restoring Clusters341
- Backing up and Restoring the Controller's Network Configuration from an FTP Server345
  - Backing up to an FTP Server345
  - Restoring from an FTP Server347
- Backing up and Restoring System Configuration352
- Resetting a Node to Factory Settings358
- Upgrading the Controller360
- Uploading AP Patch Files366
- Working with Logs367
- Managing AP Certificate Replacement371
- Managing Licenses379
Appendix A: Overview of the Captive Portal386
- Configuring the Captive Portal387
- Captive Portal Workflows and VSA401
Appendix B: Statistics Files the Controller Exports to an FTP Server405
- AP Inventory405
Appendix C: AP-Scg/Sz/Vsz/Vsz-D Communication430
Appendix D: Softgre Support434
- Overview of Softgre Support434
Appendix E: Replacing Hardware Components443
- Installing or Replacing Hard Disk Drives443
Appendix F: Replacing a Controller Node452
- Backing up and Restoring the Cluster452
- Backing up and Restoring Configuration457
Appendix G: SCG SSID Syntax462
- Ssids Supported in Release 1.1.X462
- Ssids Supported in Release 2.1.X463
- Ssids Supported in Release 2.5.X463
- Ssids Supported in Release 3.0 and above464
- Zonedirector SSID Syntax464
  - Ssids Supported in Releases 9.8 and 9.7464
  - Supported Ssids in Zoneflex Release 9.6465
- Zoneflex AP SSID Syntax465
  - Supported Ssids in Releases 9.8, 9.7, and 9.6465

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