Table of Contents
Welcome to the WAVER OS Manual
This guide is designed to help you get the most out of your WAVER Hotspot Gateway.
Whether you're setting up your first device or managing a large-scale network, you'll find everything you need, from initial installation and configuration to advanced features and best practices. Powered by WAVER OS, the platform equips you with all the tools to create reliable, secure, and fully customizable Guest WiFi environments.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Read This First
Security Best Practices for your WAVER Device
1. Components
2. Admin Panel Dashboard
3. Connectivity and AP Integration
- WAN Configuration
- Firewall and URL Filtering
- VPN Client
- LAN Network and IP Settings
- Guest Network and IP Settings
- Guest Ethernet and VLANs
- Third-Party AP Integration
4. Customizing the Captive Portal
- Builder Overview
- Landing Page
- Authentication Page
- OTP Validation
- Connected Page
- Feedback Page
- Translations
- Theme Editor
- Media Gallery
- Legal Compliance
5. Setting Up Login Methods
- Free Access (with or without validation)
- Email Connect (with or without OTP)
- Facebook Login Authentication
- Mobile/SMS Authentication (with OTP)
- Voucher Authentication
- Paid Access
- Persistent Login & Auto-Reconnect
6. Managing Guest Network
- Network and Device Speed Limits
- Time Limits and Connection Keep-Alive
- Concurrent Device Limit (Vouchers)
- Bypass Portal or Block access for specific devices
- Bypass Authentication for specific URLs (Walled Garden)
7. Managing Vouchers & Payment Portal
- Accessing Voucher Manager
- Creating, Editing and Printing Vouchers
- Voucher Generator (Click and Print)
- Printing Options
- Payment Portal Settings
- Managing Payment Plans
- Data Export and Reporting
8. Statistics and Graphs
9. Campaigns
10. API and Third-party Data Management
- MailChimp Integration
- API Access with Examples (advanced)
- Automatic Export with FTP Uploader
- PointX CM Integration (Centralized Management)
- Example: Integration with Microsoft 365 (advanced)
- Example: Integration with Zapier (advanced)
11. System
- Users and Privileges
- Cloud Access
- Log & Connection Tracking
- Data Retention
- LED Controller
- Backup and Restore
- Time and region
- Maintenance
Video Tutorials
Short, AI-generated video tutorials providing clear, step-by-step guidance on installation, configuration, captive portal setup, and common workflows in WAVER OS.
Note: Videos are based on WAVER OS v2.3 (May 2025); newer versions may include additional features.
▶ Watch on YouTube: WAVER Official Channel