In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to confirm your Stampede Wi-Fi access point is working correctly once it’s been delivered and plugged in.From connecting to the network to testing the customer journey, everything you need is covered below.
Step 1: Plug In the Access Point
Start by making sure the access point is:
- Powered on
- Connected via Ethernet to your network
Step 2: Connect to the Wi-Fi
On your phone or laptop:
- Open your Wi-Fi settings
- Look for a network name that includes your venue name and “Free Wi-Fi”
Example: “YourVenue Free Wi-Fi” - Tap to connect
You should now see a Terms and Conditions page appear.
Accept the terms to continue.
Step 3: Test the Captive Portal (Login Screen)
After accepting the terms, you’ll be taken to your branded login screen — this is also called the captive portal.
This is what your customers will see, so now’s the perfect time to do a test login!
Try logging in with:
- Social login
- Or any available login option
Once completed, you’ll be connected to the internet just like a customer would be.
Step 4: Check the Connection in Stampede
To confirm that your test worked:
- Go to your Wi-Fi Sessions dashboard in Stampede
- Look for your device or name to confirm the login has been captured
Optional: Manage What Data You Collect
Want to adjust what information you collect during login?
You can choose to enable or disable fields such as phone number, postcode, or marketing opt-in.
Head to:
- Wi-Fi > Configuration in your Stampede dashboard
- Toggle any options you’d like on/off
Bonus Tip: Preview Your Login Screen
Want to see what your customers will experience at any time?
- Go to your Wi-Fi Settings in Stampede
- Click “View Login Screen”
This is a quick way to check your branding and layout.
Need Help?
Once you’ve tested everything, just let us know if it’s all working or if anything feels off our team is always happy to help.