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IronWiFi Solutions for Events

Deploy reliable, secure WiFi for conferences, festivals, trade shows, sporting events, and other public gatherings with IronWifi cloud RADIUS and captive portal solutions.

Event WiFi Challenges​

Events present unique WiFi challenges:

  • High user density - Thousands of simultaneous connections
  • Temporary infrastructure - Quick setup and teardown
  • Mixed audiences - Attendees, staff, VIPs, vendors
  • Data collection - Sponsor and marketing requirements
  • Monetization - Paid tiers or sponsor-funded access

How IronWifi Helps​

Captive Portal Authentication​

  • Branded splash pages matching your event theme
  • Social login via Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X
  • Email/SMS registration for lead capture
  • Sponsor-branded WiFi landing pages
  • Multi-language support for international events

Tiered Access Control​

Create different access levels for different groups:

TierAudienceFeatures
BasicGeneral attendeesTime-limited, bandwidth-capped
PremiumVIP / paidFull speed, extended duration
StaffEvent personnelUnlimited, priority access
VendorExhibitorsDedicated bandwidth

User Management​

  • Voucher codes for VIP and staff access
  • Self-registration for general attendees
  • Group policies for bandwidth management
  • Session limits to ensure fair usage

Analytics & Reporting​

  • Real-time user counts and connection metrics
  • Presence analytics for foot traffic patterns
  • Marketing data from social logins and registrations
  • Post-event reports for sponsors and stakeholders

Deployment Options​

Temporary Events​

For pop-up events, festivals, and conferences:

  1. Set up access points with event venue infrastructure
  2. Configure IronWifi cloud RADIUS - no on-site servers needed
  3. Create captive portal with event branding
  4. Deploy voucher codes or self-registration
  5. Monitor in real-time via IronWifi console

Recurring Venues​

For convention centers, stadiums, and permanent venues:

  1. Integrate with existing wireless infrastructure
  2. Configure multiple SSIDs for different event types
  3. Use venue management for multi-location control
  4. Maintain analytics across events

Monetization​

  • Integrate payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, Square)
  • Offer tiered pricing (hourly, daily, event pass)
  • Process payments directly on the captive portal
  • Branded splash pages with sponsor logos
  • Data collection for sponsor lead generation
  • Analytics shared with sponsors

Security​

  • WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise for staff and VIP networks
  • Client isolation to prevent device-to-device attacks
  • Bandwidth limits to prevent abuse
  • Session timeouts for automatic cleanup

Getting Started​

  1. Sign up for an IronWifi account
  2. Configure your access points with IronWifi RADIUS
  3. Set up a captive portal with event branding
  4. Create vouchers or authentication methods
  5. Monitor your event in real-time