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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.

note

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

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

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.

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