What is Start Hotspot?
ONE PLATFORM FOR GUEST WIFI, CAPTIVE PORTALS AND INTERNET ACCESS MANAGEMENT
Start Hotspot is WiFi Hotspot software for businesses that provide Internet access to guests, customers, visitors or subscribers.
It connects compatible access points, routers and WiFi controllers to one management platform.
Administrators can create branded splash pages, configure login methods, control user sessions, limit bandwidth and monitor every connected location.
Hotels, restaurants, cafés, retailers, ISPs, transport providers and public venues use Start Hotspot to manage free or paid Guest WiFi without being restricted to a single hardware vendor.
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Cloud-Hosted Guest WiFi Management
HOSTED AND MAINTAINED BY US. MANAGED BY YOU.
Launch a professional Guest WiFi service without installing or maintaining your own server.
Connect your supported router, access point or controller, customize the captive portal and manage users from any device.
Configure session duration, download and upload speed, data quota, daily limits and the number of devices each user can connect.
Offer free access, voucher login, username and password, OTP verification, social login, paid Internet plans or hotel PMS authentication. All locations, users and WiFi sessions are managed from one central dashboard.
Branded Captive Portal
Add your logo, colors, background, terms of use and preferred login methods.
User Access Control
Limit speed, time, traffic quota, device count and repeated access.
Multi-Location Management
Manage multiple routers, access points, businesses and locations remotely.
Enterprise WiFi System
RUN THE COMPLETE WIFI PLATFORM ON YOUR SERVER OR CLOUD VM
Enterprise WiFi System is the self-hosted deployment of the Start Hotspot platform for organizations that require direct control of infrastructure, branding, capacity and data location.
The complete system is deployed on your Windows server or virtual machine and includes the captive portal, AAA RADIUS services, database and central management components.
Manage multiple customers, businesses, administrators and WiFi locations from one branded platform.
Enterprise WiFi System is designed for ISPs, hotel groups, system integrators, governments, organizations and larger multi-site deployments.
WiFi Hotspot Software for Every Guest Network
Start Hotspot adapts to different industries, network sizes and Guest WiFi business models.
WiFi Tickets App
WiFi Tickets App helps reception staff, front desks and service teams create access codes for guests, visitors and subscribers.
Generate individual tickets or multiple codes in one operation, reprint the latest ticket and provide access for one or several devices.
The app works on selected Android phones and compatible Android ticket printers, making it suitable for hotels, airports, reception desks, events and public venues.
Frequently Asked Questions About Start Hotspot
WiFi Hotspot software controls how guests and visitors access the Internet through a public or private WiFi network. It provides a captive portal, user authentication, access limits, statistics and tools for managing one or multiple WiFi locations.
A captive portal is the branded login page that appears when a guest connects to a WiFi network. It can request a voucher, password, email address, phone number, OTP verification, payment or acceptance of the terms of use before Internet access is granted.
A compatible router, access point or WiFi controller redirects new users to the Start Hotspot captive portal. After the user completes the selected login method, Start Hotspot authorizes the device and applies the configured session, speed, traffic and device limits.
Yes. Administrators can manage multiple businesses, locations, routers and access points from one central dashboard. Each location can have its own branding, login methods, Internet plans, administrators and reports.
WiFi Hotspot is the hosted service intended for businesses that want to start quickly without maintaining a server. Enterprise WiFi System is a self-hosted platform for larger organizations, ISPs and integrators that need direct control of infrastructure, branding and data location.
Yes. You can offer free access, vouchers, user accounts, OTP login, social login, paid Internet plans, credit card payments or hotel PMS authentication. Different access methods can be presented on the same captive portal.
Yes. Start Hotspot can control session time, download and upload speed, traffic quota, daily or monthly usage and the number of devices connected to one account.
Start Hotspot supports compatible routers, access points and controllers from multiple network vendors. Hardware compatibility should be verified in the supported devices documentation before deployment.
Works with Leading WiFi Hardware
Start Hotspot supports compatible access points, routers and WiFi controllers from leading network vendors.
Connect MikroTik, Ubiquiti, Ruckus, Aruba, Cisco, TP-Link, Cambium Networks and other supported devices. Keep existing network equipment where compatible and manage different hardware brands from one central platform.
