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Compare WLAN Guest Portal Options

To allow your guests to access the internet, you can set up the WLAN Guest Portal to allow direct access, enable a simple sign-in form, forward guests to an external sign-in form, or enable Single Sign-On with your identity provider.

You can configure Guest Portal options in your WLAN settings. Keep the default settings to give your guests direct access to the internet, or choose from other options.

Note:

This topic covers the Guest Portal options in the Edit/Create WLAN window. Alternatively, you can configure guest access via RADIUS server. See Guest Access Using RADIUS Server with MAC Authentication Bypass.
Table 1: Compare WLAN Guest Portal Options

Option

Description

Setup

Direct Access (No Portal)

Guests get immediate internet access without authentication.

This is the easiest option unless you have a business need for additional security or you want to collect information about your guests.

No action is needed. This is the default Guest Portal option in WLAN settings.

WLAN Settings Window Showing the Guest Portal Options with No Portal Selected

Custom Guest Portal

Guests get internet access by completing a simple sign-in form that you set up in Juniper Mist™.

This is an easy-to-configure approach that allows you to collect some information from your guests.

Optionally, you can enable options such as authorization codes, sponsored guest access, social sign-in, and more.

Select Custom guest portal in the WLAN settings. Keep the default settings or click Configure Portal to change features such as the background image, form fields, text, and authorization methods.

WLAN Settings Window Showing the Guest Portal Options with Custom Guest Portal Selected

For help, see Add a Custom Guest Portal to a WLAN.

External Portal

Guests get internet access by going to a sign-in portal that you've developed outside Juniper Mist.

With this option, you use a sign-in portal that your web developers have specifically designed for your business and your use cases.

Select Forward to external portal in the WLAN settings. Then enter your portal URL and configure other optional settings.

WLAN Settings Window Showing the Guest Portal Options with Forward To External Portal Selected

For help, see Use an External Portal for Guest Access.

Single Sign-On (SSO) with an Identity Provider

Guests get internet access by using your identity provider's sign-in page. (A few examples include Okta, Microsoft Azure, and OneLogin, but most IdPs are supported.)

Select SSO with Identity Provider in the WLAN settings. Then enter the settings for your IdP.

WLAN Settings Window Showing the Guest Portal Options with SSO with Identity Provider Selected

For help, see Use an Identity Provider for Guest Access.