Top Router Setup Guides

Getting a captive portal running starts with your router. Whether you are flashing DD-WRT firmware, configuring MikroTik's built-in hotspot server, or setting up Ubiquiti EdgeRouter as a gateway, these guides cover the full process from firmware installation to first guest login across all major router brands.

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DD-WRT

Open-source firmware adding hotspot capability to consumer routers via CoovaChilli integration.

WebsiteCoovaChilliHotspot Overview
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OpenWrt Captive Portal

Comprehensive captive portal guides for OpenWrt. CoovaChilli, NoDogSplash, and alternatives.

OverviewCoovaChilli
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MikroTik Hotspot

Official RouterOS v7 hotspot docs. Built-in server with user profiles, bandwidth limits, vouchers, RADIUS.

Hotspot DocsFull Docs
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Teltonika RUT Hotspot

Captive portal for Teltonika RUTX/RUT cellular routers. Used in buses, boats, temporary venues.

Hotspot GuideRUTOS Manual
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Ubiquiti EdgeRouter & UniFi

Hotspot on EdgeRouters and UniFi guest portal setup. External auth, vouchers, captive portal redirect.

EdgeRouterUniFi Portals
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Peplink Captive Portal

Portal for Peplink Balance, MAX, AP. External RADIUS, custom splash, social login, SD-WAN.

DocsCommunity
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Spotipo Multi-Router Guides

Setup guides for 30+ brands in one place: UniFi, MikroTik, Meraki, Aruba, Ruckus, Omada, DrayTek.

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