Integrating With Arista Guest WiFi Manager

Modified on Sun, 26 Jan at 4:11 PM

Learn how to integrate Arista Guest WiFi Manager with Visitly

Arista Configuration

1. Log in to the Arista Launchpad.

2. Navigate to Admin → Keys and click New Key.

3. Assign a custom profile with Launchpad, Wireless Manager, and Guest Manager access.

4. Save the Key ID and Key Value securely.

5. Go to Dashboard → Guest Manager.

6. Copy the Base URL (e.g., https://agm11007.srv.wifi.arista.com/) and save it securely.

7. From Dashboard → CloudVision Wifi, navigate to the desired location folder.

8. Go to Configure → WiFi and create a Guest SSID (if it doesn’t exist). Configure it as follows:

SSID Type: Guest
Security: Open
Captive Portal:
- Login Method: Admin Generated Credentials
- Configure email settings for credential notifications.
- Customize the splash page as needed.

Visitly Configuration

1. Log in to the Visitly Dashboard

2. Navigate to Integrations → Guest WiFi and click Install under the Arista.

3. Enter the Key ID, Key Value, and Base URL from earlier steps, then save.

4. Go to Locations, and choose the one you want to update.

5. Click on Guest WiFi in the left-hand panel and select Configure Guest WiFi.

6. Enter the following:

Provider: Arista
Select Portal: Choose the Guest SSID created earlier.
Validity Period: Set access duration (e.g., hours).
Invalidate Access on Sign Out: Choose “Yes” to deactivate credentials upon sign-out.
Approval Required: Choose “Yes” for host/staff approval before granting access.

7. Save your settings.

8. Go to the Visitor Types page and select those you want to update.

9. Under Issue Guest WiFi Credential, select Yes and save.

10. Create a test visitor sign-in to test the integration. The visitor should receive WiFi credentials upon successful registration.

For further assistance, please reach out to Visitly Support.