Self-Service OSU Portal
Overview
The IronWiFi Online Sign-Up (OSU) portal provides a self-service interface for Passpoint (Hotspot 2.0) profile provisioning. Users can register themselves and automatically receive properly configured WiFi profiles for seamless, secure connectivity across all Passpoint-enabled networks.
The OSU portal is accessible at osu.ironwifi.com and integrates with the Passpoint/Hotspot 2.0 ecosystem to deliver zero-touch onboarding experiences.
The WiFi Alliance deprecated the OSU (Online Sign-Up) feature from Passpoint certification testing as of June 30, 2023. Existing OSU implementations continue to function normally.
Key Benefits
User Experience
- Self-service registration (no admin intervention)
- Automatic profile download and installation
- One-time setup for all Passpoint networks
- Seamless roaming across providers
- Works on all major platforms (iOS, Android, Windows, macOS)
Operational Efficiency
- Eliminate manual provisioning
- Reduce help desk tickets
- Scale to thousands of users
- Automated credential lifecycle
- Integration with identity providers
Security
- Certificate-based authentication (EAP-TLS)
- Encrypted credential delivery
- Tamper-proof profiles
- Automatic certificate renewal
- Secure device binding
How OSU Works
Passpoint Discovery & Registration Flow
Technical Components
ANQP Server
- Advertises OSU providers
- Provides network information
- Enables pre-association discovery
- Roaming consortium information
OSU SSID
- Open network for registration
- Walled garden to osu.ironwifi.com
- HTTPS redirect
- Temporary internet access
OSU Portal (osu.ironwifi.com)
- User registration interface
- Authentication processing
- Profile generation
- Certificate issuance
- Device enrollment
Provisioning Server
- OMA DM (Device Management) protocol
- SOAP-XML communication
- Profile packaging
- Certificate delivery
- Platform-specific formatting
Network Configuration
Prerequisites
Access Point Requirements
- Hotspot 2.0 / Passpoint support
- ANQP capability
- Dual SSID support (secure + OSU)
- 802.11u support
- Firmware with Passpoint Release 2 or higher
Supported Vendors
- Cisco (Meraki, Catalyst, WLC)
- Ubiquiti UniFi
- Ruckus (SmartZone, Cloud, Unleashed)
- Aruba (Mobility Controller, Instant)
- Cambium Networks
- TP-Link Omada
- MikroTik
- Fortinet FortiGate
- Juniper Mist
- See vendor-specific guides in Passpoint Configuration
Secure SSID Configuration
OSU SSID Configuration
ANQP Configuration
IronWiFi Console Configuration
Step 1: Enable Passpoint
Step 2: Configure Authentication
Step 3: OSU Portal Customization
Step 4: Certificate Settings
User Registration Process
Self-Registration Flow
Step 1: Network Discovery
Step 2: OSU Portal Registration
Step 3: Profile Installation
Step 4: Automatic Connection
Administrative Management
User Lifecycle Management
User Provisioning
User Management
Certificate Management
Monitoring & Analytics
Registration Metrics
Connection Analytics
Error Tracking
Reporting
Standard Reports
Custom Reports
Platform-Specific Considerations
iOS Devices
Profile Format
MDM Integration
Android Devices
Profile Format
Version Compatibility
Windows Devices
Profile Format
Windows Hello Integration
macOS Devices
Profile Format
Keychain Integration
Security Considerations
Certificate Security
Private Key Protection
Certificate Pinning
Authentication Security
EAP-TLS Protection
Portal Security
OSU Portal Protection
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Profile Installation Fails
Authentication Failures
OSU Portal Access Issues
Error Codes
Common Error Messages
Best Practices
Deployment Strategy
Pilot Phase
Full Rollout
User Communication
Pre-Launch
Launch Materials
Operational Excellence
Monitoring
Maintenance
Support & Resources
IronWiFi Support
Contact Methods
- Email: support@ironwifi.com
- Portal: console.ironwifi.com/support
- Documentation: www.ironwifi.com/help-center
- Phone: Available for Enterprise accounts
Response Times
- Critical (OSU portal down): Under 2 hours
- High (authentication failures): Under 4 hours
- Normal (user registration issues): Within 24 hours
- General questions: Within 48 hours
Documentation
Related Guides
- Passpoint Overview - Technology introduction
- Passpoint Onboarding - Deployment guide
- Vendor Configuration Guides - AP-specific setup
- OpenRoaming - Federation integration
- Certificate Management - PKI administration
Professional Services
Available Services
- OSU portal customization
- Custom integration development
- White-label OSU portal
- Dedicated support
- On-site training
- Managed service
Ready to Deploy?
Contact IronWiFi to enable the OSU portal for your Passpoint deployment and provide seamless self-service registration for your users.
Related Topics
Standards & reference
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