Ubiquiti Unifi API Configuration

The following instructions outline how to setup a Ubiquiti UniFi network for the Smart WiFI Platform utilizing the API integration. This guide assumes that your Unifi controller is already operational and on a live network with adopted Access Points. Please make sure any firewall rules, web content filters, and other security measures have been configured to interface with the platform.

1. Launch the correct site in your Unifi controller and click the settings icon in the bottom left.
2. On the menu to the left click Profiles.
3. Click on the Default option under the Guest Hotspot section and configure with the following settings:
   • Authentication Type: External Portal Server
   • External Portal: 1.1.1.1
   • Guest Landing Page: ON
   • Advanced: Manual
   • Landing Page: Select Promotional URL and use the value you are provided.
   •  Redirection-
     1. Enabled HTTPS Redirection: Unchecked
     2. Enable encrypted redirect URL: Unchecked
     3. Use Secure Portal: Checked
     4. Redirect Using Hostname: Checked
        • You will be provided this value.
     5.  Allowed Authorization Access: Add all the Default walled garden entries.

        Please add any additional links provided with your order.

   • Press ‘Apply Changes’ to save.
4. On the menu to the left click Wireless Networks.
5. Create a new Wireless Network or Edit your existing Guest WiFi network.
   • • WiFi Type: Guest Hotspot
     • Press Apply Changes to save.

Troubleshooting Splash page

1. If devices present an certificate error please ensure https redirection is disabled.
2. If a hotspot deactivated message is presented please ensure all the AP MACs have been added as gateways to the correct hotspot.
3. If devices are redirected to the splash page URL but the page fails to load please ensure the Allowed Authorization Access list has been properly configured.