📶 Wi-Fi Passpoint API (Hotspot 2.0)
One profile. Unlimited seamless connectivity.
Eliminate manual logins, streamline authentication, and deliver secure, automatic Wi-Fi access with Passpoint (Hotspot 2.0).
🔍 What Is Passpoint?
Wi-Fi Passpoint, also known as Hotspot 2.0, is a modern wireless standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance. It enables devices to:
- Automatically connect to trusted Wi-Fi networks
- Bypass captive portals and login screens
- Authenticate securely using enterprise-grade encryption
- Seamlessly roam across federated networks — like cellular
1. Provision
A Passpoint profile is installed on the device — via MDM, mobile carrier, or download. It contains:
- Auth credentials (SIM, certificate, or login)
- Trusted SSIDs and roaming partner metadata
2. Auto-Discovery
The device scans for supported Passpoint-enabled networks using metadata (SSID, operator name, etc.).
3. Auto-Connect
If a match is found, the device authenticates in the background using EAP over 802.1X — without any user input.
4. Roaming
If the network is part of a federation (e.g. OpenRoaming, Eduroam, carrier roaming), the device can connect even outside its “home” network.
✅ Why It Matters
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Seamless UX | Users never see a login page — they just connect. |
| Strong Security | WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise + EAP ensures encrypted, authenticated access. |
| Roaming-Friendly | Ideal for large campuses, mobile offloading, and public federations. |
| Battery Efficient | Devices prioritize high-quality Wi-Fi, conserving battery and bandwidth. |
🌍 Use Cases
✈️ Airports & Hotels – Instant login for guests with a profile📶 Mobile Carriers – Offload traffic to Wi-Fi networks automatically🏫 Universities – Seamless access across campus without passwords🏢 Enterprises – Device-based, secure Wi-Fi for hybrid and BYOD teams
🔌 IronWiFi + Passpoint
- Host your Passpoint OSU (Online Sign-Up) portal
- Issue and manage profiles for users and devices
- Monitor usage and sessions across all endpoints
- Integrate into your SAML, RADIUS, or MDM systems
- Enable support for OpenRoaming, Eduroam, or private roaming networks
🧪 Try It Yourself
Install a Passpoint profile now:
👉 Provision Your Device via IronWiFi OSU
Set up secure, seamless Wi-Fi access using OpenRoaming.
🧑💻 Developer-Ready
Use IronWiFi’s Passpoint API to:
- Programmatically generate user/device profiles
- Automate provisioning flows
- Sync with your CRM or identity provider
- Control access by role, usage, or location
- Coming Soon: SDKs for iOS, Android & ChromeOS
🚀 Start Building with Passpoint
Want help deploying Passpoint across your network?
📅 Schedule a demo with our engineering team
We’ll help you design a secure, scalable, and seamless experience for your users.