OpenWiFi Getting Started Technical Details
October 16, 2024
OpenWiFi access points default credentials
root
openwifi
When you are logged into the CLI, you may find the logread command useful.
logread -l100 -f
The /etc/hosts file on the AP should have an entry for the controller. Yes this sounds redundant, but in our experience, this is a great way to ensure things along.
OpenWiFi controller default credentials
[email protected]
openwifi
You must connect to the OpenWiFi controller using the FQDN. You will not be able to login if you connected via IP address.
When you connect to the OpenWiFi controller, if you get a popup for client side SSL certificates, hit cancel.
OpenWiFi access point initialization details
If you need to "transfer" an AP -
https://portal.keys.tip.build/#/certificates
If you need to factory reset an AP -
firstboot -yr
Put customer / guest / production traffic from WLAN onto tagged VLAN. Do not use VLAN 1 for Wi-Fi traffic.
root
openwifi
When you are logged into the CLI, you may find the logread command useful.
logread -l100 -f
The /etc/hosts file on the AP should have an entry for the controller. Yes this sounds redundant, but in our experience, this is a great way to ensure things along.
OpenWiFi controller default credentials
[email protected]
openwifi
You must connect to the OpenWiFi controller using the FQDN. You will not be able to login if you connected via IP address.
When you connect to the OpenWiFi controller, if you get a popup for client side SSL certificates, hit cancel.
OpenWiFi access point initialization details
If you need to "transfer" an AP -
https://portal.keys.tip.build/#/certificates
If you need to factory reset an AP -
firstboot -yr
Put customer / guest / production traffic from WLAN onto tagged VLAN. Do not use VLAN 1 for Wi-Fi traffic.