Bypass Portal or Block access for specific devices

The WAVER OS enables you to grant specific devices unlimited access to the guest network, allowing them to bypass Captive Portal authentication and avoiding restrictions on authentication, time, or bandwidth. This feature is particularly useful for devices that require uninterrupted access, such as smart TVs, cloud-managed Access Points, IoT devices etc.

Steps to Bypass Portal or Block Access for specific Devices:

1. Navigate to the Guest Devices page
   Go to the "Guest Devices" page to view all devices currently connected to the guest network.
   
   

2. Identify the Device
   Find the device you want to grant unlimited access to. You can filter or search for devices by IP address, MAC or Hostname.
   

Bypass Captive Portal

Once you identify the device, click "Bypass Portal" next to its entry and confirm the action in the prompt.

                                                     

You can also bypass the portal for devices not currently on the network by opening "Allowed Devices" and entering the device's MAC address you wish to bypass.

⚠️ Note: Be cautious when granting access to guest devices, as this will exempt devices from all network restrictions.

Block Access

If you wish to block access for a specific device, click on the "Block Access" option next to the desired device and confirm your action in the prompt that appears.

                                                       

You can also manually add a device by opening the "Blocked Devices" section and entering its MAC address.

⚠️ Note: Exercise caution when blocking access to guest devices, as this action will restrict their access completely.