If you want to access your company's Sonicwall Captive Portal from outside your network, you first need to create a login. To do this, open Sonicwall's Administration > Security Settings, and then click the Login tab.
Sonicwall Captive Portal Overview
A Sonicwall captive portal is a security feature that allows authorized users access to internal systems from a protected perimeter network. The Sonicwall captive portal can be used in place of a traditional web login page, eliminating the need for users to enter their user name and password.
Login Process
If you are having trouble logging into your Sonicwall captive portal, please follow these steps:
1. Reset your password by following the instructions here: http://www.sonicwall.com/support/articles/reset-password
2. Verify that you are using the correct user name and password by following the instructions below:
a. In the upper left corner of the main Sonicwall login screen, click on your account picture to open your account information window.
b. In this window, under "User Name" and "Password," type in your user name and password (the ones you set when you reset your password).
c. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, enter the code from the security key that you received when you enrolled in two-factor authentication.
3. If you are still having trouble logging in, please try a different browser or contact Sonicwall customer service for assistance.
How to Enable Captive Portal on Your Sonicwall
If you want to enable Captive Portal on your Sonicwall, follow these simple steps:
1. Log in to the Sonicwall management interface and click on Firewall Settings.
2. On the General tab, click on the Captive Portal button.
3. In the Captive Portal Settings window, configure the following settings:
- Server Name: Enter the name of your Sonicwall captive portal server.
- User Name: Enter your login name for the Sonicwall captive portal server.
- Password: Enter your password for the Sonicwall captive portal server.
4. Click on Apply and then OK.
Configuring and Using Captive Portal
If you have Sonicwall installed on your network and want to create a captive portal for users to access your network from their computers, this article will show you how to do it. First, you need to create a new virtual server and configure it with the Sonicwall captive portal feature. Once that's done, you can activate the portal by editing the virtual server's settings.
Conclusion
If you are looking to set up a Sonicwall Captive Portal, this article will guide you through the process. By following these simple steps, you can create an easy way for users to access your network from outside the company’s firewall. If you have any questions about this process or need help setting it up, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected].