Using Google OAuth Splash with a Walled Garden

Overview

The Meraki sign-on Splash Page can be integrated with Google OAuth, requiring users to log in with credentials from a custom Google domain for network access. This Splash Page can be configured to block Internet access until sign-on is complete, but certain domains need to be added to the Walled garden ranges in order for OAuth to complete.

This article explains how to configure the Meraki sign-on Splash Page with Google OAuth while restricting pre-authentication Internet access. 

Prerequisites

• Firmware: MR28+ 
• Licensing: MR-ADV

Google OAuth Walled Garden with the WAN Appliance

1. On the Dashboard, navigate to Security Appliance > Configure > Access Control.
2. Select the appropriate VLAN from the drop-down menu.
3. Set the Splash page method as Sign-on with 3rd Party Credentials and select Google as the Accepted Credentials as well as your domain.
   
    
4. Set Captive portal strength to "Block all access until sign-on is complete." and Walled Garden to enabled.
5. Add the domains provided in Google's Gmail Firewall Settings documentation to the Walled garden ranges.
   
   
6. Save Changes at the bottom of the dashboard.

Google OAuth Walled Garden with Meraki Access Points

1. In Dashboard, navigate to Wireless > Configure > Access Control.
2. Select your Desired SSID in the top Left Corner
   
3. Under Splash Page, Select Sign on With Google OAuth and add your Allowed Domains.
   
4. Navigate to Advanced Splash Settings below and then set the Captive Portal Strength to "Block all access until sign-on is complete".
5. Set Walled Garden to Enabled, and then add the domains from Google's Gmail Firewall Settings documentation to the Walled Garden Ranges.
   
6. Save Changes at the bottom of the dashboard.