How WavePass Works: Step by Step Operator Guide
From plugging in your network router to collecting automated Wi-Fi revenue in under 5 minutes using our simplified mobile onboarding workflows.
Two Zero-Friction Gateway Provisioning Methods
Choose between subnet auto-discovery on local Wi-Fi or camera barcode scanning for instant cloud provisioning.
Approach 1: Local Wi-Fi Auto-Discovery
Connect your smartphone to the router's out-of-the-box open SSID (such as MikroTik). Open WavePass Mobile, which discovers 192.168.88.1 over the subnet. Tap 'Provision Gateway' and the app configures the bridge, HotSpot server, and Paystack walled garden in 5 seconds.
Approach 2: Camera Barcode Scan
Scan the router serial number barcode on the packaging using your phone camera. Connect WAN to Port 1. When the gateway boots, RouterOS calls the WavePass Cloud Provisioning API and binds the venue settings automatically with zero manual configuration.
Complete Venue Lifecycle
From onboarding to day-to-day revenue management and staff voucher printing.
Download Mobile App and Register
All new venue operator accounts are created securely through the WavePass Mobile App. Register your organization and pair your first venue.
Pair Gateway via Method 1 or 2
Use local Wi-Fi auto-discovery or scan the hardware barcode. The router is bound to your cloud venue ID instantly.
Define Access Passes and Rates
Configure 1-hour, 12-hour, or 24-hour passes with custom bandwidth rate limits (such as 10 Mbps) and local currency pricing directly from your mobile dashboard.
Place QR Signage at Counters
Generate your branded venue QR code signage from the portal. Guests can scan to open the captive portal instantly on both iOS and Android devices.
Issue Offline Vouchers for Cash
For walk-in guests paying with cash, front desk staff can instantly generate single-use 8-character cryptographic vouchers backed by SHA-256 validation.
Monitor Live Telemetry on Web
Sign in to the web dashboard anytime to view active sessions, verify Paystack webhook settlements, and inspect self-healing router synchronization.
Bluetooth POS Thermal Printing
Staff can pair any 58mm or 80mm Bluetooth ESC/POS receipt printer with the mobile app to print physical Wi-Fi vouchers for cash customers in 1 tap.
Heartbeat Power Alerts
Instant mobile push notifications if a venue router loses internet connectivity or generator switchover fails for longer than 120 seconds.