Configuring Web Authentication - TP-Link AC50 Configuration Manual

 Web Authentication Process
Figure 7-9 Web Authentication Process
Client
http://
Visit the Internet
Redirect the client to Web Server
1 The client connects to the network but is not authenticated, and starts to visit the
Internet through HTTP;
2 The Access Device returns a redirect URL and redirects the client to the Web Server.
3 The client visits the Web Server.
4 The Web Server returns the authentication login page to the client.
5 The client enters the username and password at the login page.
6 The Access Device forwards the username and password to the Authentication Server.
7 The Authentication Server returns the authentication result to the Access Device.
8 The Access Device replies to the client with the authentication result.

7.2.3 Configuring Web Authentication

Choose the menu Authentication > Portal Authentication > Web Authentication to load
the following page.
Figure 7-10 Web Authentication
Here you can view the Web Authentication information and edit the entries.
AP
Visit the Web Server
Returns the authentication login page
http://ACip/portal/auth
Enter the Username and Password in the login page
Returns the authentication result
AC
Forwards the username and password to the Authentication Server
Returns the authentication result
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Web Server
Authentication Server