Captive Portal

A captive portal is a web page displayed when users connect to a public or managed network. Before gaining access to the internet or specific network services, users may be required to accept terms of use, enter login credentials or complete another form of authentication. Captive portals are commonly used in Wi-Fi networks at hotels, businesses, airports, educational institutions and public facilities. They enable network administrators to control network access and implement specific access policies. Depending on the solution, additional functions can include time restrictions, user groups and guest access management. Captive portals therefore play an important role in access management for public and business Wi-Fi infrastructures.