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Choosing Your Hardware
CaptiFi works with our plug-and-play device or your existing WiFi hardware. Here's how to choose.
Option 1: CaptiFi Plug & Play Device (Recommended)
The easiest way to get started. We ship a pre-configured access point directly to your venue.
Pros:
- Zero configuration: just plug in and enter your PIN
- Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz
- 100+ simultaneous connections
- Included with every plan, on a refundable deposit in your billing currency (see Hardware)
- Full support and replacement warranty
Best for: Most venues, especially those without existing enterprise WiFi.
Option 2: Bring Your Own Hardware
If you already have enterprise WiFi access points, CaptiFi can integrate directly. Both options are open on every plan, including Lite, the one-venue plan at £19.99, $24.99, €21.99, C$34.99, A$38.99 or NZ$44.99 a month depending on your currency: see The Lite plan.
Supported Hardware
| Brand | Integration | Difficulty | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubiquiti UniFi | Native (controller API or Remote Tunnel) | Easy | UniFi Guide |
| TP-Link Omada | Controller API + external portal | Medium | TP-Link Guide |
| Cisco Meraki | Click-through splash | Easy | Meraki Guide |
| Aruba Instant On | External portal + RADIUS | Medium | Aruba Guide |
| Ruckus | Hotspot (WISPr) + RADIUS | Medium | Ruckus Guide |
| Fortinet FortiAP (FortiGate-managed) | External portal + RADIUS | Medium | Fortinet Guide |
| Cisco WLC (9800/AireOS) | RADIUS + CoA | Advanced | Cisco Guide |
| MikroTik | Hotspot (assisted setup) | Advanced | MikroTik Guide |
Don't See Your Hardware?
Contact us at hello@captifi.io. We may be able to integrate with your existing system. If not, every plan includes a CaptiFi device that works alongside your current WiFi.
Need Multiple Access Points?
For larger venues or multi-room spaces:
- 1 AP: Up to ~100m² / 1,000 sq ft
- 2 APs: Up to ~200m² / 2,000 sq ft
- 3+ APs: Larger venues, multiple floors
Contact us at hello@captifi.io to arrange additional devices for a single venue. Additional venues are added from your dashboard under My Locations, at your currency's extra-venue rate for each location beyond the one included in your plan.
Still Not Sure?
Start with the CaptiFi device: it's the fastest way to get live. You can always add your own hardware later, or switch entirely.