Hotspot QR Code
What is it for?
The Hotspot QR PosterCode buildsscreen thecreates a QR poster youthat placeguests scan with their phone camera to join your Wi-Fi with one tap. You put the poster on tables, walls or menusmenus. soEvery change you make is reflected instantly in the poster preview on the right.
When do I use it?
- You want guests
cantojoinconnectyourwithoutWi-Fiaskingina single tap. Scanning the code connects the device tofor the network name andopenspassword. - You need a Wi-Fi QR code for a table card, wall poster or menu.
- Your Wi-Fi name or password changed and the poster must be renewed.
Before you start
- The screen is in the left menu under Settings (Hotspot QR Code).
- You need your guest network's name (SSID) and password. If they are saved in the captive
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screen?screenFromsaves nothing; you download or print the poster. When you close and reopen the page, your changes are reset.
Step by step: creating a poster
Every field and button on the screen
| Field / Button | What it does |
|---|---|
| The network the QR code joins. At most 64 characters. | |
| Password | Network password. Empty for an open network. At most 128 characters. |
| Open network (no password) | When on, the QR code is made for an open network and the password box is locked. |
| Title (venue) | The venue name at the top of the poster. The device name by default. At most 40 characters. |
| Top text | The large text above the QR code. At most 32 characters. |
| Logo | Logo shown on the poster |
| Poster theme | |
| iOS sign-in help | Adds the "Scan if sign-in does not open" QR code at the bottom of the poster. |
| Sign-in (Safari) address | The address the second QR code opens. Must be HTTP. |
| Download poster (PNG) | Downloads the whole poster as an image. |
| QR only | Downloads only the Wi-Fi QR code in large size. |
| Opens the poster in the print window. | |
| Poster preview | Shows the venue name, "Scan with your camera, connect with one tap", the QR |
Frequently asked questions
I scanned the QR codescode tobut connectit does not connect.
Check the devicenetwork automaticallyname whenand scanned,password, enableincluding Embedupper Wi-Fiand inlower case. If your network has no password, Open network (no password) must be on.
"QR could not be loaded" appears instead of the QR codescode.
The onpage could not load the CaptiveQR Portaltool. →Check Portalyour Settingsinternet connection and reload the page.
I
changed the password. What about the poster?
The old QR code no longer works. Download and print the poster again with the new password.
Does the guest see the sign-in screen after scanning?
Once the phone joins the network, the captive portal opens and the guest signs in as usual.
Related pages:pages
- Portal Settings






