If you're like most people, you probably use a few different websites and services to stay connected to the world. But with all the different passwords and login information, it can be a pain to keep track of everything. That's where Meraki Captive Portal comes in - it allows you to access all your favorite websites and services through one simple, secure login interface. In this guide, we'll show you how to create and use a Meraki Captive Portal account.
What is a Meraki Captive Portal?
A Meraki Captive Portal is a secure, virtual door that allows internal users to access their network while away from their desk. It's perfect for employees who need to access work files but don't want to be at their desk all the time.
To set up a Meraki Captive Portal, you first need to create a user account in your Meraki Dashboard. This account gives you access to the captive portal settings and allows you to sign in to your network from anywhere. Once you have created an account, follow these steps:
Step 1: Navigate to your Meraki Dashboard and click on Settings in the left navigation bar.
Step 2: In the Captive Portal section, under User Accounts, click on Add Account.
Step 3: Enter the username and password for the user account you created in Step 1. You can also optionally add a security question and answer (if desired). Click Add Account.
Step 4: When prompted, click Activate Account. The newly created user account is now ready for use with your captive portal!
Now that you have created a user account and activated it, you're ready to configure your captive portal settings. To do this,
How to Login to a Meraki Captive Portal
If you are unfamiliar with Meraki Captive Portal, it is a secure way for administrators to access and manage their networks from a single location. To start using Meraki Captive Portal, first create an account and sign in. From there, you can create a new portal or join an existing one.
To login to a Meraki Captive Portal, follow these steps:
1. From the home screen of your Meraki dashboard, select Settings > Security and Access > Meraki Captive Portal.
2. Enter your account credentials and click Login. You will be prompted to enter the hostname or IP address of the Meraki network where the captive portal is installed. You can also select the network icon in the top right corner of the login window to open a list of available networks and select one to connect to.
3. Once you have connected to the desired network, enter the administrator username and password in the respective fields and click Login. You will be prompted to confirm your login attempt. If everything goes according to plan, you will be taken to the main dashboard page of your newly created or joined captive portal instance.
Adding Users to a Meraki Captive Portal
Meraki Captive Portal is a security product that provides a secure way for users to access their company's network from anywhere. To add a new user to your Meraki Captive Portal, follow these steps:
First, open the Meraki Captive Portal interface.
Then, click on Users in the left nav bar.
Next, click on Add User in the top right corner.
In the Add User form, enter the user's name and password.
When you're finished, click Save.
Deleting Users from a Meraki Captive Portal
If you need to remove a user from a Meraki Captive Portal, follow these steps:
Log in to the Meraki dashboard. In the left column, click Users. On the Users page, find the user you want to delete and click their name. In the resulting dialog box, click Delete User. Click Yes in the confirmation message.
Troubleshooting a Meraki Captive Portal
If you are having trouble logging into your Meraki captive portal, here are a few troubleshooting tips:
1. Verify that you have the latest version of the Meraki Captive Portal app installed on your device.
2. If you're using a desktop or laptop computer, make sure that you have the latest security updates installed.
3. Make sure that your network is properly configured and that your Meraki gateway is connected to the internet.
4. Verify that you're entering your login credentials correctly - make sure that you are including the correct username and password in the form fields on the portal page.
5. If you're still having difficulty logging in, please contact Meraki support for further assistance.