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Extending Router Hotspot Network with TAP100 (view source)
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<p style="color:red">The information in this page is updated in accordance with [https://wiki.teltonika-networks.com/view/FW_%26_SDK_Downloads'''00.07.05.0'''] firmware version. .</p>
<p style="color:red">The information in this page is updated in accordance with [https://wiki.teltonika-networks.com/view/FW_%26_SDK_Downloads'''00.07.05.0'''] firmware version. .</p>
Before we begin, let's take a look at the configuration that we are attempting to achieve and the prerequisites that make it possible. For this setup we are going to use Teltonika router RUT956 and access point TAP100.
Before we begin, let's take a look at the configuration that we are attempting to achieve and the prerequisites that make it possible. For this setup we are going to use Teltonika router RUT956 and access point TAP100.
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[[File:615930_TAP100.png|border|class=tlt-border]]
'''Prerequisites:'''
'''Prerequisites:'''
<li>Press ADD button two times. This will add two new VLAN interfaces</li>
<li>Press ADD button two times. This will add two new VLAN interfaces</li>
<li>On LAN3 ( we are going to connect TAP to RUT956 LAN3 port) choose off on VLAN ID1 </li>
<li>On LAN3 ( we are going to connect TAP to RUT956 LAN3 port) choose off on VLAN ID1 </li>
<li>On newly created vlan ( default VLAN ID will be 3) change the default VLAN ID to 50 and choose "Tagged" option on LAN3 port.</li>
<li>On newly created vlan ( default VLAN ID will be 3) change the default VLAN ID to 50 and choose "Tagged" option on LAN3 port</li>
<li>On second newly created vlan ( default VLAN ID will be 4) change the default VLAN ID to 150 and choose "Tagged" option on LAN3 </li>
<li>On second newly created vlan ( default VLAN ID will be 4) change the default VLAN ID to 150 and choose "Tagged" option on LAN3 </li>
<li>Press Save & Apply button </li>
<li>Press Save & Apply button </li>
<li>Enable interface</li>
<li>Enable interface</li>
<li>Choose "Static" protocol</li>
<li>Choose "Static" protocol</li>
<li>Choose your preferred IP address. We are going to use 192.168.150.1 for management purposes. </li>
<li>Choose your preferred IP address. We are going to use 192.168.150.1 for management purposes </li>
<li>Choose netmask of 255.255.255.0 or any other that you prefer</li>
<li>Choose netmask of 255.255.255.0 or any other that you prefer</li>
<li>Enable DHCP server</li>
<li>Enable DHCP server</li>
<li> Next, we need to navigate to Physical Settings of the same interface and choose eth0.150 interface </li>
<li> Next, we need to navigate to Physical Settings of the same interface and choose eth0.150 interface </li>
[[File:Hotspot management interface conf2.png|border|class=tlt-border]]
[[File:Hotspot management interface conf2.png|border|class=tlt-border]]
<li> Lastly, we need to navigate to Firewall settings of the same interface and add custom "Management" zone. </li>
<li> Lastly, we need to navigate to Firewall settings of the same interface and add custom "Management" zone </li>
[[File:Hotspot management interface conf3.png|border|class=tlt-border]]
[[File:Hotspot management interface conf3.png|border|class=tlt-border]]
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[[File:Hotspot hotspot interface1.png|border|class=tlt-border]]
[[File:Hotspot hotspot interface1.png|border|class=tlt-border]]
<li>Next, In physical settings choose eth0.50 interface and turn on "Bridge Interfaces" option by clicking the button next to it . </li>
<li>Next, In physical settings choose eth0.50 interface and turn on "Bridge Interfaces" option by clicking the button next to it</li>
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[[File:Hotspot hotspot interface2.png|border|class=tlt-border]]
<li>Lastly, In firewall settings, choose LAN zone.</li>
<li>Lastly, In firewall settings, choose LAN zone</li>
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[[File:Hotspot hotspot interface3.png|border|class=tlt-border]]
<li>Dont forget to press Save & Apply</li>
<li>Dont forget to press Save & Apply</li>
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<li>Enter your preferred username. </li>
<li>Enter your preferred username </li>
<li>Enter your preferred password. </li>
<li>Enter your preferred password </li>
<li>Press add button. </li>
<li>Press add button </li>
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It's crucial to remember and securely store these credentials, as they will be used by users to authenticate themselves on the hotspot network successfully.
It's crucial to remember and securely store these credentials, as they will be used by users to authenticate themselves on the hotspot network successfully.
Now that we've successfully created a hotspot local user, the next step is to configure the hotspot interface. To achieve this, let's navigate to the router's WebUI and access '''Services -> Hotspot -> General'''. Once there, please follow these steps:
Now that we've successfully created a hotspot local user, the next step is to configure the hotspot interface. To achieve this, let's navigate to the router's WebUI and access '''Services -> Hotspot -> General'''. Once there, please follow these steps:
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<li> Choose Hotspot interface.</li>
<li> Choose Hotspot interface</li>
<li> Press "ADD" button. </li>
<li> Press "ADD" button </li>
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[[File:Hotspot HOTSPOTTT.png|border|class=tlt-border]]
[[File:Hotspot HOTSPOTTT.png|border|class=tlt-border]]
In our default setup, hotspot clients have the ability to communicate with each other. To restrict this communication, we'll need to make an adjustment on both : your TAP100 device and your router.
In our default setup, hotspot clients have the ability to communicate with each other. To restrict this communication, we'll need to make an adjustment on both : your TAP100 device and your router.
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<li> Access your TAP100 WebUI. </li>
<li> Access your TAP100 WebUI </li>
<li> Navigate to '''Network -> Wireless''' and click on the "Edit" button for your interface. </li>
<li> Navigate to '''Network -> Wireless''' and click on the "Edit" button for your interface </li>
<li> In the configuration window, go to the Advanced Settings section and enable the "Isolate Clients" option by clicking the "ON" button. </li>
<li> In the configuration window, go to the Advanced Settings section and enable the "Isolate Clients" option by clicking the "ON" button </li>
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[[File:ISOLATE CLIENTS HOTSPOT.png|border|class=tlt-border]]
[[File:ISOLATE CLIENTS HOTSPOT.png|border|class=tlt-border]]