You have full control over when guests can use your WiFi, as well as for how long and at what speed. It's important that you consider the limits you set so that they work for both your business and your guests.

If the guest meets a limit, they are redirected to a locked page instead of being able to log in. On the lock page, they must enter a password to regain access to your WiFi.

For example, a cafe can set a 2-hour time limit. When guests connect again, they are met with the lock page, letting them know that if they order another drink, they can receive the unlock password.
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If a guest meets a time limit or is blocked from your network, the lock page will be displayed. Use the title and body to explain why they are seeing the page.

Set download and upload limits based on bandwidth usage. This is a dynamic limit and a maximum. If fewer people use your guest WiFi, Beambox will minimize the bandwidth footprint. 

Download speed is the most important limit, as this is determined by visiting websites, streaming media, or downloading files. We advise leaving it as unlimited unless you have a bandwidth allowance or are experiencing congestion.

Note: To find your average download speed, go to fast.com. If you decide to set a limit, we recommend setting it as 30-50% of your average speed.

Upload speed is less important. We recommend setting a flat limit (e.g., 10Mbps) or leaving it unlimited.

Once access hours are set, guests who try to use the WiFi outside of them will be presented with your lock page.

We recommend setting access hours to match or be similar to your business hours. This will prevent nearby devices from using your WiFi outside of your operating hours.

Setting a time limit will give your guests an internet allowance per day to use your WiFi. The default is 24 hours, which provides guests with unlimited access throughout the day.

When the limit is met, they will be kicked from the network and prompted to use the lock page. 

Note: Time limits reset every night at midnight.

Set a password for guests to bypass the limits. We recommend keeping it simple and changing it monthly (or more regularly if possible). Avoid using spaces, capital letters, or symbols.