What is a Multi-Password SSID?
Alta Labs has implemented a multi-password authentication strategy, which is associated with 5 different pre-configured network types. With multi-password authentication, you can create a single SSID and then create as many passwords as you want under that SSID. Based on the password the device used to join the network, it is governed by the policies you have assigned to that password, such as bandwidth limit, network type, VLAN, etc.
How to Create Multiple Passwords
Log in to manage.alta.inc.
Select the site you want to configure in the top right corner.
Choose the "Settings" tab.
Select "WiFi" and then configure a new SSID or select an existing one.
Make sure the "Password" option is selected under the "WiFi Security" section.
By selecting the "Show more" link, you can view the 5 pre-configured network types and their definitions.
Click the "Add password" button. Open the dropdown menu and select the appropriate network type.
Once selected, you can now scroll down and enter a VLAN (if applicable) for any device using that password. Decide whether that password will be "Rate limited" and whether that password should or should not bypass a schedule or access point.
Enter your password or passwords. Make sure to scroll down and press the Save button at the bottom of the page.
You can assign as many passwords as you want to an SSID.
Types of Passwords
Standard: Typical network with fewer than 100 WiFi devices.
Large: Optimized for hundreds or thousands of WiFi devices.
IoT (Internet of Things): Restricted to Internet and local incoming connections only.
Internet: Restricted only to the Internet.
Guest: Restricted only to the Internet and IoT devices.