Connecting to a Captive-Portal-Enabled Wireless Network Using Qfinder Pro

Note:

QNAP recommends installing Qfinder Pro (Windows 6.9.2 or later and MacOS/Linux 7.3.2 or later) to utilize the captive portal function on a wireless network.

Important:

Connect the NAS directly to the PC using an ethernet cable in order to connect to a wireless network enabled with captive portal.

  1. Open Qfinder Pro.
  2. Locate the NAS in the list and click the unconfigured Wi-Fi icon located under the Status table header.
  3. Optional: Alternatively, select the NAS and go to Settings > Wi-Fi Settings.

    The Login page opens.

  4. Enter the username and password.
  5. Click OK.

    The Wi-Fi Connection Settings page opens.

  6. Select the wireless network from the list.

    The settings panel expands.

  7. Click Connect.
  8. Configure connection settings.
  9. Click Apply.

    A pop-up window opens.

  10. Click Yes.

    The default browser automatically opens and redirects you to the captive portal landing page.

    Note:

    Network & Virtual Switch automatically enables NAT and DHCP on the Wi-Fi adapter in the background.

  11. Enter the username and password to connect to the wireless network.

    Qfinder Pro displays the wireless connection icon in the Qfinder Pro NAS status panel.

Parent topic: Connecting to a Wireless Network