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Xirrus external captive portal setup guide

To set up externally hosted splash page on Xirrus, login to your controller and follow these steps: Open the Configuration tab Go to SSID Management page from SSIDs section the left menu Select the SSID that you need the splash page on: Under Authentication/Encryption accordion choose None / Open On the Captive portal accordion: Server: External Splash Redirect URL: Splash page URL from ondemand.fydelia.com Redirect Secret / Verify Secret: set both to Fydelia White List: […]

UniFi known issue: Problems connecting with Laptops

Some users have reported problems connecting to their UniFi controllers using PCs and Laptops. The error is either “No network available”, or the connection drops / disconnects occasionally. We found this article which might be useful in troubleshooting the issue: https://community.ui.com/questions/Cant-connect-to-wifi-for-some-PCs-and-laptop/57dbe4ce-3051-40ba-b4a4-3ae59978997f If you experience this issue, try this fix: Make sure Auto-Optimize Network and High Performance Devices are disabled. Settings > Site > Auto-Optimize Network Settings > Wireless Networks > SSID > Advanced Options > High Performance Devices Also, could you […]

Creating an Admin user in a UniFi Controller (Classic Interface)

How to create a dedicated Admin user for Fydelia in UniFi Preparation You will need: A controller with the latest software version Step 1 – Creating an Admin account The Fydelia.com server requires an Admin account for your site, so that it is able to authenticate guest devices onto your network. 1. In settings choose ADMIN: 2. Choose Add New Admin 3. Choose Manually Set and share the password, and choose a user name: 4. […]

Configuring your UniFi controller to redirect guests to Fydelia splash pages

Preparation You will need: 1. Creating a dedicated Admin Account for Fydelia Fydelia requires a basic admin account on your site in order to be able to authenticate guest devices onto your network. CLICK HERE to learn how to set up a new admin user on your controller. Adding a new Wireless network 1. Create a new Wireless network Choose Wireless Networks and click create: Note: You must first create a password. UniFi won’t allow you […]

Migrating UniFi APs to another controller

You can easily adopt your access points to a new controller.  Follow these steps to automatically migrate. Prerequisites The new controller must be online and accessible via the internet You must be on the latest controller version The APs you wish to migrate must be connected (online) Steps overview Follow the steps very carefully.  The basic steps are: Export a backup file from the controller (UNF file) Import that file  onto the new controller Initiate […]

Connecting your UniFi Access Point

Ubiquiti UniFi devices do not use standard power supplies.  To make cabling simpler, they just need one single “PoE” cable.  PoE stands for “Power Over Ethernet”, and the power is “injected” by a PoE adapter. Here’s how to connect your device correctly for power and internet connection: