Captive Portal Overview

A Captive Portal is a network security feature in Linewize Filter that requires users (staff, students or other authorised users) to authenticate before accessing the school network.

Purpose of a Captive Portal

Captive Portals ensure only authorised users connect to the school network and help schools track which user is associated with which device.

How it works

When users connect to a network with a Captive Portal, they’re presented with a sign in page before they can access the internet. Depending on your school's configuration, this page may offer several authentication methods.

Benefits

1. Improved network security and responsible use.
2. User accountability through device-user association.
3. Ability to support guests with time-limited access.