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Review & Deploy

Final review and deployment of your guest portal

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Step Overview

Step 6 is the final step where you review all your configuration settings and deploy the guest portal to your Meraki network. This step creates the actual portal and makes it live.

Configuration Review

Settings Summary

Before deployment, you'll see a summary of all your selections:

  • •Organization and Network details
  • •Selected SSID and security configuration
  • •Group policy and IPSK settings
  • •Portal name, slug, and primary colour

Deployment Process

What Happens During Deployment

When you click "Deploy Portal", the system performs these actions:

  1. 1.Creates a new portal entry in the database
  2. 2.Configures IPSK settings on your Meraki network
  3. 3.Sets up the SSID with the selected group policy
  4. 4.Generates the branded guest portal page
  5. 5.Provides you with the portal URL for guests

Deployment Time

The deployment process typically takes 30-60 seconds to complete. During this time:

  • • Don't close the browser tab or navigate away
  • • Wait for the success confirmation message
  • • Allow time for Meraki network updates to propagate
  • • Be patient - complex networks may take longer

After Successful Deployment

Portal Information

Once deployed successfully, you'll receive:

  • •Portal URL: The direct link guests use to access WiFi
  • •SSID Name: The WiFi network name guests should connect to
  • •Portal ID: Internal reference for managing the portal

Next Steps After Deployment

  • •Test the portal by accessing the URL on a mobile device
  • •Verify the SSID is broadcasting and accessible
  • •Share the portal URL with your team
  • •Monitor portal usage through your dashboard

Troubleshooting Deployment Issues

Common Deployment Problems

"Configuration Error" Message

  • • Check that all wizard steps were completed
  • • Verify your API key has write permissions
  • • Ensure the selected network is accessible

"Network Timeout" Error

  • • Check your internet connection
  • • Verify Meraki API service status
  • • Try deploying again after a few minutes

"Permission Denied" Error

  • • Confirm your API key has organization admin rights
  • • Check that you can modify network settings
  • • Contact your Meraki administrator

Portal Management

Managing Your Live Portal

After deployment, you can manage your portal through the main dashboard:

  • • View portal analytics and usage statistics
  • • Monitor active guest credentials
  • • Update portal settings and branding
  • • Enable or disable the portal as needed
  • • Delete expired credentials automatically
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