Autologin Devices
The feature Autologin Devices provides the functionality to add devices by their IP or MAC Address to automatically log in a client without further user interaction.
Every configuration, except for the Static Single Devices will automatically log in a device. No matter which kind of traffic was sent.
- Important devices should be added as Static Single Device.
- The IACBOX does re-assign unused IP addresses only if the DHCP-range is full. Verify that the Surf-LAN configuration does cover the network requirements.
Configuration
The configuration of Autologin devices is quite easy and straightforward. All management is done under Users/Tickets or Users/Autologin devices.
Corresponding data can either be entered manually or devices can be assigned directly from the Clients Online list. Subsequent editing is possible at all times.
- Note that after every change a Service Restart must be done.
- To add or modify a device, all tickets regarding the device must be revoked at Users/Tickets/Overview.
There are 5 different modes for Autologin devices:
Static Single Device
The IP and MAC address are needed to add a new device. By adding the device, a static DHCP lease will be generated automatically. This mode is the most secure one, but the device will permanently occupy a license slot.
Dynamic Single MAC
This Autologin mode is based on the MAC address of a device. If the device is active in the Surf-LAN, it will automatically get online without the need to access the login page of the IACBOX.
Dynamic Single IP
Just like Dynamic Single MAC it is possible to add an IP address for a device, which then will be automatically set online as soon as any traffic is recognized by the IACBOX.
Dynamic Wildcard MAC
It is possible to enter a MAC Address with wildcards by setting an asterisk and/or questionmark. As soon as a device matches the wildcard and is being recognized by the IACBOX, it will get online. This mode is very helpful to add a lot of devices with similar MAC addresses (e.g. Access Points).
Example:
A:11:22:*:*:*
A:11:23:?:?:?
Dynamic Wildcard IP
As well as MAC Wildcards it is possible to set wildcards in IP Addresses.
Example:
172.30.110.* = 172.30.110.1 - 172.30.110.254
172.30.110.?? = 172.30.110.10 - 172.30.110.99
Clients Online
The IACBOX automatically finds connected devices and presents them in a table. The shown devices can be ordered as Dynamic Device (Dynamic Mac or Dynamic IP) or as Static Device by just one click on the appropriate checkbox.
Using Lists
The Up/Download Sections allows the mass in- and export of autologin devices.
Upload-files can also be prepared very easy manually.
Those files have to be csv-files with a semicolon as separator between values. The below values are the minimal required fields and have to be set in that order.
| Field Names | Valuetype | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|
| IP Address | ip-address | yes |
| MAC Address | mac-address | yes |
| Name/Description | text | yes |
| Active | bool(0 or 1) | yes |
Examples:
Dynamic Mac
1.2.3.4;;Test Device;1
Dynamic IP
;aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:11;Test Device;1
Static Device
1.2.3.4;aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:11;Test Device;1