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Control guest network access using pfSense captive portal with local users, RADIUS/LDAP, or vouchers. Configure session timeouts, verify authentication logs, and understand security limitations.
pfSense captive portal can provide guest Wi-Fi sign-in and isolation on a single box, but it is an HTTP redirect gate with clear protocol and UX limits. Here is how to design it, configure a local auth example, and verify the limits.
Need a guest Wi‑Fi that authenticates users and limits bandwidth? Learn how pfSense’s Captive Portal, combined with traffic shaping, delivers controlled access—plus a step‑by‑step setup guide and key trade‑offs.
A technical guide to resolving pfSense Captive Portal issues, from DNS and certificate mismatches to RADIUS backend timeouts.
Learn how to deploy PfSense’s captive portal for guest Wi‑Fi in a small office—step‑by‑step GUI configuration, a worked example, and the trade‑offs to consider.
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