How to Test the Sponsored Access Authentication Method

This article operates under the assumption that a captive portal is already set-up, and the Sponsored Access Authentication Method has been configured. If this step has not already been completed, please refer to this article for assistance.

Authentication Methods

SELF authentication

When defining the authorized approvers, if SELF was entered, then the user attempting to login will be sent an email with a link to approve their own access. (HINT: this is useful if you want to verify a guest email address)

1. Open your splash page via the captive portal page.
2. Scroll down to Authentication Providers And click the edit icon next to employeeauth
3. In the Container Sorce Code header, find and delete the following string of code. 
   <p><input class="form-control" autocorrect="off" autocapitalize="none" type="email" placeholder="Employee email address" name="approver_email" required/></p>
4. This will remove an unnecessary input field from the splash page, that is normally used for entering an employee email address for authorization.
5. Scroll down to the Portal Settings header, and under the sub header Splash Page URL, click the link. 
6. On this page, enter your name, email address, phone number.
7. Click Request Access. You will then be shown a Pending Access Request" Page. Leave this page open.
8. In a separate window, open the email account you entered in the splash page. Look for an email from IronWiFi titled "Wireless Network Access Request." and open it.
9. In the email, click the Approve Access Request link.
10. This will grant you access to the network. Open the Access Pending window, which has now been replaced by a success page.
11. If the method is not working, please contact IronWiFi technical support.

Designated Employee Email Authorization Method

When defining the authorized approvers, if a specific email was entered, then that email will  be sent an email with a link to approve their own access. (HINT: this is usually a receptionist for a business that wants to control access to their guest Wi-Fi).

1. Open your splash page via the captive portal page.
2. Scroll down to Authentication Providers And click the edit icon next to employeeauth
3. In the Container Sorce Code header, find and delete the following string of code. 
   <p><input class="form-control" autocorrect="off" autocapitalize="none" type="email" placeholder="Employee email address" name="approver_email" required/></p>
4. This will remove an unnecessary input field from the splash page, that is normally used for entering a specific employee email address for authorization.
5. Scroll down to the Portal Settings header, and under the sub header Splash Page URL, click the link. 
6. On this page, enter your name, email address, phone number.
7. Click Request Access. You will then be shown a Pending Access Request" Page. Leave this page open.
8. In a separate window, open the email account you entered in the splash page. Look for an email from IronWiFi titled "Wireless Network Access Request." and open it.
9. In the email, click the Approve Access Request link.
10. This will grant you access to the network. Open the Access Pending window, which has now been replaced by a success page.
11. If the method is not working, please contact IronWiFi technical support.

Company Domain Email Authorization Method

When defining the authorized approvers, if a company domain email was entered, then the guest enters in the email of the person at the company they are there to visit. Any email address with the defined company domain can then approve access to the network. 

1. Scroll down to the Portal Settings header, and under the sub header Splash Page URL, click the link. 
2. On this page, enter your name, email address, phone, and an email address with the domain you defined.
3. Click Request Access. You will then be shown a Pending Access Request" Page. Leave this page open.
4. In a separate window, open the email account you entered in the "Employee Email Address" field on the splash page. Look for an email from IronWiFi titled "Wireless Network Access Request." and open it.
5. In the email, click the Approve Access Request link.
6. This will grant you access to the network. Open the Access Pending window, which has now been replaced by a success page.
7. If the method is not working, please contact IronWiFi technical support.