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Third-Party AP Integration

Integrating your WAVER Gateway with third-party Access Point (AP) is a straightforward process. By configuring the WAVER Gateway to handle DHCP, NAT, and Captive Portal authentication, you can ensure seamless connectivity for your Guest devices.

⚠️ Important Note About Access Point Configuration

  • DHCP, NAT, Captive Portal, and related guest network services are handled exclusively by the WAVER Gateway.

  • Therefore, all connected Access Points (APs) must be configured in Bridge Mode (also called Access Point Mode), with no routing, no DHCP, and no firewall/NAT enabled.

  • The APs should simply pass traffic between the WAVER Guest Port and WiFi clients. This setup ensures the Captive Portal works correctly and users are assigned IPs by the WAVER Gateway.

Integration Guide

Below, we provide step-by-step guides for popular AP platforms like Ubiquiti UniFi, Aruba Instant On, TP-Link Omada, and Cambium Networks, focusing on VLAN configuration and Bridge Mode setup.

Preparing the WAVER Gateway

1. Connect the Hardware:

  • Connect the WAN port of the WAVER Gateway to your internet source (modem or ISP connection).

2. Access the Administration Interface:

  • Use a connected device to access the Administration web interface through the LAN/MGMT Ports.

  • Default IP: http://192.168.10.1.

3. Configure the Guest Network:

  • Navigate to the “Guest Network” page and set the Guest DHCP server range and other required network configurations based on your requirements.
  • WAVER Gateway should handle DHCP, NAT, and Captive Portal authentication for Guest devices.

4. Verify Network Services:

  • Ensure the WAVER Gateway is operational by connecting a computer to the Guest Port and checking if the Captive Portal/DHCP Leases function as expected.

5. Set VLAN ID on the Guest Port:

  • Assign a VLAN ID to the Guest Port that will connect to the Access Point network (e.g., VLAN ID: 10).

  • Ensure the “VLAN Traffic Only” feature is enabled. (This checkbox is enabled by default.)

6. Connect Guest Ethernet:

  • Use a patch cable to connect the WAVER Gateway's Guest Ethernet Port to the main network switch hosting the Access Points (APs).

Ubiquiti UniFi

1. Create a New Network on the UniFi Network

  • Navigate to Network Settings: In the UniFi Controller, go to Settings > Networks to create a new virtual network.


2. Configure the Network:

  • In the Router dropdown, select “Third-party Gateway”.

  • Enter the same VLAN ID that was configured on your WAVER Gateway’s Guest Ethernet Port (e.g., VLAN 10).

3. Assign VLAN to WiFi Network:

  • Navigate to Settings > WiFi to create a new WiFi instance.

  • When creating or modifying the WiFi Network, select the Network dropdown and choose the network you created earlier. This will associate the WiFi network with the VLAN from the WAVER Gateway’s Guest network.

  • Since this network will use the Captive Portal coming from WAVER, you may want to disable the Wi-Fi password. To do so, enable the Advanced toggle, set it to Manual, scroll to Security Protocol, and select Open Network to disable WPA2.

Aruba Instant On

1. Enable VLAN Bridge Mode:

  • Log in to the Aruba Instant On web portal or mobile app.
  • Go to Networks > Create Network and select Guest.
  • Choose Bridge Mode for the network type to allow WAVER to manage DHCP, NAT, and Captive Portal authentication.

2. Assign VLAN ID:

  • In the VLAN settings, input the same VLAN ID configured on the WAVER Gateway (e.g., VLAN 10).
  • Save and apply the changes.

3. Assign VLAN to WiFi Network:

  • Navigate to WiFi Settings.
  • Create or modify the WiFi SSID for Guest access.
  • Assign the VLAN you created earlier to this SSID.

1. Enable VLAN Bridge Mode:

  • Log in to the TP-Link Omada Controller.
  • Navigate to Settings > Networks.
  • Create a new LAN network in Bridge Mode to allow WAVER to manage Guest traffic.

2. Assign VLAN ID:

  • Input the same VLAN ID configured on the WAVER Gateway (e.g., VLAN 10).
  • Save and apply the settings.

3. Assign VLAN to SSID:

  • Go to Wireless Settings > SSIDs.
  • Create or modify the SSID for Guest access.
  • Assign the VLAN you created earlier to the SSID.

Cambium Networks

1. Enable VLAN Bridge Mode:

  • Log in to the Cambium management interface.
  • Navigate to Configuration > VLANs.
  • Create a new VLAN in Bridge Mode to allow WAVER to manage Guest traffic.

2. Assign VLAN ID:

  • Set the VLAN ID to match the configuration on the WAVER Gateway (e.g., VLAN 10).
  • Save and apply the settings.

3. Assign VLAN to SSID:

  • Navigate to WLAN > SSIDs.
  • Create or modify the SSID for Guest access.
  • Assign the VLAN you created earlier to the SSID.

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