Cambium Networks + CaptiveWiFi Integration

Cambium Networks.
CaptiveWiFi guest data.

CaptiveWiFi integrates with Cambium Networks via cnMaestro's external captive portal. Guest devices are redirected to your branded CaptiveWiFi splash page on connection, and RADIUS authentication is handled entirely by CaptiveWiFi. Works with cnPilot and ePMP access point series.

See it in action Setup guide
External captive portal configured via cnMaestro
cnPilot E-series, R-series and ePMP AP series
RADIUS authentication managed by CaptiveWiFi
Cloud-managed via cnMaestro — cloud or on-premise
Guest SSID isolation keeps visitors off your main network
Why CaptiveWiFi + Cambium Networks

Everything cnMaestro
was missing.

Cambium Networks handles your wireless infrastructure. CaptiveWiFi handles your guests. Together they turn every cnPilot login into a verified customer record ready for marketing automation.

cnMaestro cloud setup
All captive portal configuration is done inside cnMaestro. Set the external portal URL and RADIUS credentials from the cloud — changes push to your APs automatically without a site visit.
Supports cnPilot enterprise APs
Works with the full Cambium cnPilot range — including E400, E500, E600, E700 indoor and outdoor series — as well as ePMP access points managed via cnMaestro.
Full CaptiveWiFi guest data
Branded splash page, GDPR consent capture, visit frequency, new versus returning guest detection, and direct integration with Klaviyo, Mailchimp and leading CRM platforms.
Setup overview

Configure cnMaestro.
Go live in minutes.

The Cambium integration uses cnMaestro's external captive portal combined with RADIUS authentication. CaptiveWiFi provides both the portal URL and RADIUS credentials — setup typically takes under 20 minutes.

1
Log into cnMaestro
Access your cnMaestro dashboard at cloud.cambiumnetworks.com (or your on-premise cnMaestro instance). Navigate to your site and open the wireless configuration.
2
Configure your guest SSID
Under WiFi → WLANs, create a new guest SSID or select an existing one. Set the security to Open — the captive portal handles all guest authentication.
3
Enable external captive portal
In the WLAN settings, navigate to the Captive Portal section. Enable captive portal and select External as the portal type so guests are redirected to CaptiveWiFi.
4
Set the CaptiveWiFi URL and walled garden
Paste your CaptiveWiFi portal URL into the External Portal URL field. Add getonline.captivewifi.io and captivewifi.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com to the walled garden / whitelist so guests can reach the splash page before logging in.
5
Add the RADIUS server from CaptiveWiFi
Under AAA → RADIUS, add a new server profile using the IP address, port (1812) and shared secret provided by CaptiveWiFi support. Assign the profile to your guest WLAN.
6
Assign APs and test
Assign the WLAN to your cnPilot or ePMP APs and push the configuration. Connect a test device to the guest SSID and confirm the CaptiveWiFi splash page loads and grants access after login.
Full setup documentation →
FAQ

Common questions about
Cambium + CaptiveWiFi.

Which Cambium models are supported?
CaptiveWiFi works with Cambium cnPilot E-series indoor APs (E400, E500, E600, E700), R-series APs and ePMP series access points — provided they are managed via cnMaestro. Any cnMaestro-managed Cambium AP that supports external captive portal redirect is compatible.
Does it need cnMaestro to work?
Yes. The CaptiveWiFi integration is configured through cnMaestro, which is Cambium's cloud management platform. Both the cloud-hosted version (cloud.cambiumnetworks.com) and on-premise cnMaestro installations are supported.
What about on-premise Cambium deployments?
If you are running cnMaestro on-premise, the integration works in exactly the same way — the external captive portal and RADIUS configuration options are identical. Make sure your on-premise cnMaestro instance can reach the CaptiveWiFi RADIUS server. Contact our support team if you need help with firewall rules or network routing.
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Works with cnMaestro. External portal configuration with RADIUS. Supports cnPilot and ePMP series.

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