This guide outlines the integration of Splash Access with Cisco Meraki to create branded, secure Wi-Fi splash pages and implement WPA2 guest authentication. The process involves configuring Meraki dashboard settings, integrating the API, enabling the Walled Garden, and optionally setting up Secure Guest Wi-Fi via QR code for encrypted onboarding.
Setting up Wi-Fi Splash pages in Meraki
Step 1:
Click on ‘Wireless’ on the navigation pane, then configure ‘SSIDs’.
Create a new SSID called ‘Free Hotspot’ or find the Wi-Fi network you would like
to use and click ‘edit settings’.
Step 2:
In the Meraki Portal go to ‘Wireless/Access Control’
Add or edit the following settings.
- Network access Association Requirements. Set this to Open (no encryption)
- Splash Page/ Set this to Click Through
- Captive Portal Strength. Set this to Block all access until sign-on is complete
- Walled Garden. Set this to Walled Garden is enabled
- Add Walled Garden ranges:
If you are using SplashAccess without Social Media or Payment gateways use the following:
77.246.163.235/32
77.246.163.233/32 212.48.68.191/32
*.splashaccess.com
*.splashaccess.net
*.splashaccess.us
*.wifi.direct
*.splash-access.com
*.google-analytics.com
If you are using Splash Access with Social Media use the following
77.246.163.235/32
77.246.163.233/32
212.48.68.191/32
*.splashaccess.com
*.splashaccess.net
*.splashaccess.us
*.splash-access.com
*.wifi.direct
*.google-analytics.com
*.googleapis.com
*.googleusercontent.com
*.accounts.google.com
*.facebook.com
*.facebook.net
*.akamaihd.net
*.fbcdn.net api.twitter.com
*.twitter.com
*.twimg.com
*.linkedin.com
*.licdn.net
*.licdn.com
*.instagram.com
*.sendgrid.net
*.foursquare.com
*.4sqi.net
*.instagram.com
*.akamaihd.net
*.googleapis.com
*.googleusercontent.com
For walled garden ranges if you are using Splash Access with Payment gateways see Splash Access knowledgebase.
Step 3:
Click on Wireless on the navigation pane, then configure Splash Page.
Select your SSID and add or edit the following settings:
- Custom splash URL: <this is the URL provided to you by Splash Access>
- Splash behavior / frequency: Set this to Everyday
- Where should users go after the splash page? Set this to A different URL and add the Success URL provided by Splash Access or your destination of choice. In the Splash Access portal enter the 'Access Point location' menu. Enter your Meraki AP mac address into this section and the forwarding URL. If you do not wish to enter the URL here, you will need to enter it on a global level on the Meraki portal.
That's it, you have successfully configured your Meraki AP to start collecting data you can also view this guide online in the support section.
Optional:WPA 2
To enable WPA2 Secure Wi-Fi:
- Access your Meraki Dashboard via - (Organization, Settings - scroll to Dashboard API access and click on profile link, scroll to API access - API key)
- Copy API key and select done.
- Enter your Splash Access Portal, navigate to General Settings and enter Meraki API details and required network, organisation and SSID settings from the dropdown menus.
- Go to ‘Secure Guest Wi-Fi’, edit your QR settings and click to generate code.
- Click URL to display your QR page.