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THE SUPPORTED SETUP GUIDE

A clear start.
A better installation.

Prepare your hardware, understand the cabling, and know what happens before your hotspot goes live.

01 / GET READY

A supported foundation.

This workflow starts with new, separately managed equipment for your own installation. Prepare the following before connecting it.

MikroTik RB5009UG+S+

The supported router

Ruijie RG-RAP6262

The supported access point

Compliant PoE+ power

802.3at injector & suitable cabling

A local setup computer

WinBox and a management cable

Back up before making changes. Save an encrypted RouterOS backup and a configuration export through WinBox. Store them locally, and confirm that you can reach the router from your management connection.

02 / THE CONNECTIONS

Every cable has a place.

The default installation plan reserves separate connections for internet, the access point, and local management.

INTERNETether1

Connect the ISP modem or internet handoff.

ACCESS POINTether2 (default)

Connect to the PoE+ injector’s data input. Connect its powered output to the access point. The wizard also supports ether3 or ether4 as the chosen AP uplink.

MANAGEMENTether8

Keep your setup computer here for local access and recovery.

Power the access point correctly. Use a compliant 802.3at PoE+ source for the RG-RAP6262. Check the exact hardware labels and power specifications before connecting.

This diagram is a cabling plan. It does not configure RouterOS ports, VLANs, the access point, or hotspot access rules.

03 / YOUR BUSINESS ACCOUNT

Verified first. Licensed next.

  1. 1

    Sign in and verify your contacts

    Sign-in identifies your session. Enter your name, email, and phone in international format. Confirm the separate email and SMS codes before creating your Paulsavz account.

  2. 2

    Save an installation plan

    Use the wizard to add branding, Wi-Fi packages, hardware choices, and your support contact. A saved plan does not apply changes to your router.

  3. 3

    Choose your business address

    Start with yourbusiness.wifi.paulsavz.com or use a hostname on your own domain, such as wifi.yourbusiness.com. Ownership checks, DNS, and HTTPS must be completed before portal activation.

  4. 4

    Pay for your chosen license

    Monthly software subscriptions use Paystack checkout when available. On-site service follows an agreed quote; permanent activation requires verified payment for that service. A returned checkout URL alone is not proof of payment.

One router. Two license options.

Software and configuration cost GH₵1,500–2,000 per month per router, according to the agreed support scope. The GH₵6,500–7,500 one-time on-site workmanship and activation package includes permanent software use for one licensed router, with equipment purchased separately and no monthly software fee. Maintenance, servicing and upgrades for on-site customers are charged separately when requested. Each license covers one router and the access points behind it; another router needs its own license. Updates become available as tested releases are published.

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04 / THE CURRENT RELEASE

Prepare. Check. Enroll carefully.

The current private ZIP is a preparation and enrollment preview, not a complete hotspot installer or replacement firmware. Download it from an installation with an active paid license.

README.txtYour installation instructions and release limitations
plan.jsonYour business and network plan; settings are not applied
preflight.rscRead-only router model, version, device-mode, and interface checks
enroll.rsc · optionalIncluded when remote management was selected; adds enrollment and reporting only

In WinBox, upload preflight.rsc to the router. Open its terminal and run the read-only check:

/import file-name=preflight.rsc

Review the output before proceeding. Enrollment requires working internet, valid HTTPS trust, and RouterOS device-mode permissions for the required operations. Import the enrollment preview only after it has been physically tested with your RouterOS version.

Keep enrollment files private. The one-time enrollment code expires after 30 minutes. Delete enrollment files after use. The preview can report to your workspace; it does not run queued remote maintenance commands or install full hotspot rules.

Full captive portal, payment access enforcement, firewall rules, VLANs, vouchers, and AP configuration still require a tested provisioning release. The planned network uses a management VLAN and a separate customer VLAN; those settings are not applied by this kit.

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05 / BEFORE YOUR HANDOVER

Know when it’s ready.

After a complete provisioning workflow is released and applied to your supported hardware, run these checks before calling an installation ready for customers.

  • A test phone receives the correct network address and reaches the intended portal.
  • Unpaid users cannot browse beyond the permitted login and payment destinations.
  • Paid login, package limits, logout, and session expiry work as expected.
  • Customers cannot reach each other or the router and AP management interfaces.
  • Domain ownership and HTTPS are verified for the intended business hostname.
  • You can recover local management access and have current backups.
  • If enabled, the workspace receives an authenticated report from the enrolled router.

Use a real customer device. Check the journey on a phone, including the first Wi-Fi connection, portal login, payment, and reconnection.

06 / USEFUL TO KNOW

A few common questions.

Can I use my own domain?

Yes. Choose your own hostname in the installation wizard. The platform currently records the choice as pending. Ownership, DNS, and HTTPS must be verified before a customer portal is activated.

Do multiple access points need more licenses?

Each monthly or permanent license is linked to one router. Multiple access points behind that same router do not consume another router license. Each additional router needs its own license.

Can I replace a licensed router?

Enrollment ties the license to the router’s serial and credential. A replacement must revoke the old credential through an audited transfer. Self-service transfers are not enabled in this preview.

Can an administrator change my router remotely?

The platform supports authenticated enrollment and a reporting preview. Diagnostic and update checks can be queued for compatible installations, but the preview agent does not execute them. Full remote maintenance requires a tested agent release.

Where are the Windows, Android, and iOS downloads?

These applications are planned. The download center will provide links when tested releases are published. No executable or mobile application has been released yet.

What do software and installation services cost?

Software and configuration cost GH₵1,500–2,000 per month per router, with the support scope agreed before billing. On-site workmanship and device activation cost GH₵6,500–7,500 once, covering agreed cabling, access point and dish mounting, testing, owner handover, and permanent software use for one licensed router. Equipment is purchased separately. On-site customers have no monthly software fee; maintenance, servicing and upgrades are charged separately when requested. Cable lengths, mounting materials, travel and extra work are confirmed in the final quote.

What if I’d like help with installation?

Choose assisted setup in the installation wizard to record your preference. Your business account, contact verification, and licensing requirements still apply. A saved plan records your requirements; it does not confirm a final quote or a scheduled visit.

READY FOR THE NEXT STEP?

Start with your business.

The installation wizard helps you turn these decisions into a saved plan.

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