A wireless client forms an association with the SmartPath AP
acting as a private PSK authenticator at 1.1.1.1 using SSID-1
(open authentication). The client sends an HTTP GET
message, which the SmartPath AP intercepts and . . .
. . . responds with an HTTP redirection that points the client to
the external Web server at 10.1.1.1, as defined in the captive
web portal configuration bound to SSID-1.
The client sends its HTTP GET to the URL to which it was
redirected. The HTTP GET includes the IP address of the
external Web server, current SSID (SSID-1), client MAC
address, and the IP address on which the private PSK
authenticator hosts the captive Web portal.
The private PSK server sends the self-registration
login page to the client in an HTTP response.
The private PSK authenticator forwards the HTTP response
to the client.
The private PSK authenticator forwards the HTTP GET
message to the captive Web portal on the private PSK
server at 10.1.1.1.
Wireless
Client
Private PSK Authenticator
captive Web portal on wifi0.1: 1.1.1.1/24
Private PSK Server
mgt0: 10.1.1.1/24
Captive Web Portal
Self-Registration
Login Page
The user completes the self-registration form and submits it
in an HTTP POST message.
The private PSK authenticator forwards the HTTP
POST message to the captive Web portal on the
private PSK server at 10.1.1.1.
The private PSK authenticator forwards the HTTP
redirection to the client.
The private PSK authenticator displays the success
page, which includes the private PSK and SSID-2.
The private PSK server sends an HTTP redirection that
points the user back to 1.1.1.1. The redirection also
includes the private PSK and next SSID (SSID-2) for
the user.
The client sends its HTTP GET to the URL at 1.1.1.1.
The HTTP GET includes the private PSK and SSID it
received from the private PSK server.
The client associates with SSID-2, entering the private PSK
when prompted. The user can now access the network.
Captive Web Portal
Success Page
with Private PSK
and SSID Name (SSID-2)
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