SafeNet Setup guidesConnect your Wi-Fi to SafeNet
Pick the setup that matches the equipment you have, then follow its step-by-step guide.
SafeNet sells internet on your Wi-Fi: guests see your login page, buy a package with mobile money or type a voucher code, and get online for the time they paid for. You manage packages, prices, customers and earnings from the SafeNet dashboard.
Your Wi-Fi equipment only has to do one thing: keep guests off the internet until SafeNet says they have paid. There are several ways to do that. Choose the one that matches what you have.
Recommended
TP-Link Omada access points
EAP225, EAP610 and other Omada (EAP) models. Plug in and point them to SafeNet. Nothing else to buy.
Ruijie access points
Ruijie enterprise RG-AP models (RG-AP820-L…) connect straight to SafeNet. Nothing else to buy.
SafeNet gateway box
A small Linux computer in front of any access point (TP-Link, Comfast, Tenda…). Every feature.
MikroTik router
Already have a MikroTik? Paste one script and it checks codes with SafeNet.
Other routers (RADIUS)
Routers and controllers that can use a RADIUS server for logins.
Which one should I choose?
| Omada access points | Ruijie RG-AP | Gateway box | MikroTik | Other routers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra equipment | None | None | Mini PC (2 network ports) | MikroTik router | Your router |
| Buy with mobile money on the login page | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | — | — |
| Vouchers and customer accounts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Your logo and colours on the login page | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | MikroTik's page | Router's page |
| One device per code | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | — |
| Blocks sharing through a phone hotspot | — | — | ✅ | — | — |
| Data usage per customer | — | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | If the router reports it |
| Setup effort | Easy | Medium (commands) | Medium (Linux) | Easy | Depends on the router |
Not sure? For a shop, hotel, hostel or estate starting fresh, buy TP-Link Omada access points (EAP225 indoor or EAP225-Outdoor) and follow the Omada guide. They are reliable, cover a large area, and need nothing else.
Before you start
- Create your SafeNet accountSign up at radius.safezonetz.com. Every account starts with a free trial.
- Add a site for each locationA site is one place where you sell internet (a shop, a branch, a hostel). In SafeNet open Sites and add one. You already have a "Main site".
- Have internet at the locationAny internet router works: fibre, 4G/5G router, or a satellite connection. SafeNet does not replace it.