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Application Note Socifi Captive Step by Step Guide
Socifi Captive Portal service supported
Compatible Wi-Fi Devices: BEC 4700A/AZ, MX-1000, MX-1200, and 6500AL What is Socifi? SOCIFI is a cloud-based technology platform that enables the monetization of 4G/WiFi
networks. The unique monetization model is based on three key pillars: 1) Get to know your
customers & give them a voice 2) Start engaging with them through targeted campaigns and
offers 3) Capitalize on the multimedia space of your network for commercial and advertising
partnerships and selling premium services.
Hotspot settings:
Go to Configuration / Hotspot / General Setting
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Application Note Socifi Captive Step by Step Guide
General
Hotspot Activated
Interface WLAN1 and any other wifi interface with SOCIFI
settings
IP Address hotspot IP address and DHCP pool start
IP Subnet Mask hotspot IP mask and DHCP pool range
Primary DNS default: OpenDNS (208.67.222.222) or enter IP
according to your infrastructure
Secondary DNS default: OpenDNS (208.67.222.220) or enter IP
according to your infrastructure
Login Mode Authentication
Redirection On Successful
Authentication To
<empty>
Authentication
Authentication Method RADIUS
Primary RADIUS Server rad-1-euw-1.socifi.com
Secondary RADIUS Server rad-2-euw-1.socifi.com
Shared Secret Key socifi
Session settings
Session Timeout 0 (0=disabled ... it is set from SOCIFI Dashboard automatically)
Idle Timeout 180 (for example)
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Application Note Socifi Captive Step by Step Guide
Upload Bandwidth 0 (0=disabled ... it is set from SOCIFI Dashboard automatically)
Download Bandwidth 0 (0=disabled ... it is set from SOCIFI Dashboard automatically)
Captive portal
UAM Server External
Login URL http://connect.socifi.com
Shared Secret <empty>
NAS ID BILL_<mac_of_wifi> (the same mac address as mac address in SOCIFI
dashboard - without separator)
Location Name <empty>
WalledGarden
Set allowed destinations for not authenticated users in the Configuration / Hotspot / Walled
Garden". Add single domain names listed in the table below to the rules. Select Rule Index, set
Active=Yes, Allow Type = DOMAIN and add the domain name from the table. The initial dot is
compulsory. The number of rules is limited to 48. The rules 15 and 16 shown in the screenshot
below are IP addresses of the DNS1 and DNS2 (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) assigned to client devices.
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Application Note Socifi Captive Step by Step Guide
Add a new hotspot to SOCIFI Dashboard
You'll need to use the MAC address (Status / Device Information / MAC Address) when adding
new Hotspot in the Dashboard. Note it (copy) down:
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Application Note Socifi Captive Step by Step Guide
Step 1: Login to SOCIFI Dashboard
Step 2: Click on the "Hotspots" tab on the left sidebar
Step 3: Click on the “Add a new hotspot” button located on the top right corner on the screen
(pictured below)
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Application Note Socifi Captive Step by Step Guide
Step 4: Select Billion as the Wi-Fi hardware manufacturer from the drop-down menu
Step 5: Enter the serial number or MAC address (depending on the specific equipment
manual) of your equipment. You can add multiple hotspots at once.
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Application Note Socifi Captive Step by Step Guide
Step 6: Set your Network location (this step is essential for correct ad targeting)
Step 7: In the pop-up window type your location or just move the marker on the map and click
on the save button to confirm the selection. This address is used for ad GEO targeting.
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Application Note Socifi Captive Step by Step Guide
Step 8: Click Save
Note: Newly added hotspot are marked as (Hotspot pending). After the first user connects to the hotspot via SOCIFI, the status will automatically change and appear
as (Active) within an hour. Get your first connections to test if it works properly.