Only the MAC Address of the UniFi Equipment should be indicated in IP Bindings and then the MikroTik Hotspot should be transparently transferred to the UniFi WiFi Network.
To connect a Wi-Fi network using Ubiquiti UniFi equipment to a HotSpot managed by a MikroTik RouterBOARD 1100, you will need to configure the MikroTik to act as a HotSpot Gateway.
This will involve configuring the HotSpot on the MikroTik to manage authentication, IP address distribution, and possibly billing or bandwidth control for users on your Wi-Fi network. Here's a basic step-by-step guide on how to do it:
Step 1: Configure the Network
Make sure your network is configured properly. UniFi devices must be configured and operational, providing Wi-Fi coverage in desired areas. Connect your UniFi network to the MikroTik RouterBOARD 1100, ensuring that all UniFi devices are on the same subnet managed by the MikroTik.
Step 2: Access the MikroTik RouterBOARD 1100
- Access via WinBox or WebFig: You can access your MikroTik settings using WinBox (a desktop application for Windows) or WebFig (the web interface). Enter administrator credentials to access.
Step 3: Configure the HotSpot on the MikroTik
- Go to IP > HotSpot: Here you will see the option to configure the HotSpot.
- HotSpot Setup Wizard: Use the HotSpot Setup Wizard to simplify the process. Select the network interface that is connected to your UniFi Wi-Fi network. This will be the interface through which the MikroTik will provide HotSpot services to end users.
- Configure IP Addresses: Defines the range of IP addresses that will be assigned to user devices. This will create a specific subnet for HotSpot users.
- Additional Settings: The wizard will guide you through configuring additional options, such as the HotSpot welcome page, user authentication, and rate limiting profiles, if necessary.
- Users and Profiles: Under the HotSpot section, you can manage users, passwords, and user profiles to control access and bandwidth.
Step 4: Configure the DHCP Server in MikroTik
Make sure the DHCP server on the MikroTik is configured to assign IP addresses within the same subnet as the HotSpot. This will ensure that user devices can obtain an IP address automatically when connecting to UniFi Wi-Fi.
Step 5: Verification and Testing
- Test the Wi-Fi Connection: Connect a device to your UniFi Wi-Fi network. You should be automatically redirected to the HotSpot home page when you try to browse the Internet.
- Login to HotSpot- Uses the credentials of a valid user (if authentication is enabled) to test access through the HotSpot.
Additional considerations
- Security: Consider implementing additional security measures, such as client isolation, firewalls, and using HTTPS for the HotSpot home page.
- Monitoring and Maintenance- Use MikroTik monitoring tools to review HotSpot performance and adjust settings as necessary.
This guide gives you an overview of how to connect a UniFi Wi-Fi network to a HotSpot managed by a MikroTik RouterBOARD 1100. Depending on your specific needs and your network configuration, you may need to make additional settings.
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