Allow a device to bypass captive portal Sophos XG

[Jaan]

We have a "guest" wifi network that requires a wifi voucher code to be entered on a captive portal. (open network no ssid password)

 

Anybody managed to create a rules to allow a device (via MAC address) to bypass this and just work?

 

I've had a Google but not found anything official?

 

Cheers all

[HereIGoAgain2601]

Are you using the Sophos wireless or another manufacturer?

 

We use ruckus Wi-Fi but You should be able to tie it down with a firewall rule to bypass portal - but still have a level of filtering. You can’t do it off MAC address though as far as I am aware - it has to be IP so you’d have to reserve the device on your DHCP first.

[Jaan]

Sorry yes we have Sophos XG with sophos Wifi.

 

thanks

[Wave9_Lee]

We have a "guest" wifi network that requires a wifi voucher code to be entered on a captive portal. (open network no ssid password)

 

Anybody managed to create a rules to allow a device (via MAC address) to bypass this and just work?

 

I've had a Google but not found anything official?

 

Cheers all

 

Hi Jaan

If I'm reading it right, just needs a firewall rule with the mac address that you want to bypass the hotspot above that rule - I'll post a screenshot a bit later. might help

[Wave9_Lee]

Hi Jaan

If I'm reading it right, just needs a firewall rule with the mac address that you want to bypass the hotspot above that rule - I'll post a screenshot a bit later. might help

 

hold that thought, there's a significant chance I'm an idiot.