Ruckus and WiFi Hotspot
Ruckus provides wireless infrastructure for hotels, campuses, public venues, offices and other business environments.
WiFi Hotspot integrates with supported Ruckus deployments to provide Guest WiFi authentication, Splash Pages, Internet Plans, users and session management.
Ruckus manages the wireless network and access points, while WiFi Hotspot manages Guest WiFi access and customer authentication.
Supported configurations use captive portal integration together with RADIUS authentication and accounting. WiFi Hotspot currently provides configuration guides for Ruckus Unleashed and Virtual SmartZone, as well as selected standalone deployments.
Why Use Ruckus With WiFi Hotspot?
Guest WiFi Captive Portal
Redirect guests to a branded WiFi Hotspot Splash Page before Internet access is granted.
Provide the required login methods, visitor information and Internet Plans through a consistent Guest WiFi experience.
RUCKUS + WIFI HOTSPOT
RADIUS Authentication & Accounting
Supported Ruckus configurations connect to WiFi Hotspot through RADIUS for Guest WiFi authentication and session accounting.
This allows user access to be managed centrally while Ruckus controls the local wireless network. WiFi Hotspot’s Unleashed and Virtual SmartZone guides both configure external RADIUS services for this purpose.
Centralized Wireless Management
Use Ruckus controllers or supported Ruckus management platforms to manage access points, SSIDs and wireless network settings.
WiFi Hotspot complements the wireless infrastructure with centralized Guest WiFi users, Splash Pages, Internet Plans and access management.
Multi-AP Guest WiFi
Ruckus is suitable for venues that require multiple access points to provide WiFi coverage across larger areas.
WiFi Hotspot maintains Guest WiFi authentication and access policies while the Ruckus infrastructure handles wireless connectivity and AP management.
WiFi Hotspot supports different Ruckus deployment types, so the required configuration depends on the selected Ruckus platform.
Available setup guides include Ruckus Unleashed, Virtual SmartZone and selected standalone Ruckus access points.
Configuration typically includes the Guest WiFi portal, RADIUS authentication, accounting and Walled Garden settings.
For a new deployment, confirm compatibility with the selected Ruckus platform and software version before completing the network design.
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