Quickstart
Get started with your setup
Before You Begin
Make sure you have the following:
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Router Requirements
- A MikroTik router with RouterOS 6.X or newer, 7.X or newer, with access to internet.
- A stable internet connection
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Required Software
- WinBox software for router management
- Download WinBox here
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Payment Setup
- For simple M-Pesa integration: Your Till number or Paybill details
- For custom M-Pesa integration: Your API details. Visit Safaricom Developers' Portal.
- For KPay integration: Your API details. Visit KPay API documentation
- For Paystack integration: Your API details. Vist Paystack
Getting Started Guide
Router Configuration
Create an Organization
An organization represents your business entity. It includes:
Multiple Organizations
A user can have multiple organizations. Each organization can only have one currency.
Dashboard
Each organization has its own dashboard providing a complete overview of your business performance and statistics.
Add a Station
A station represents a Point of Presence (PoP) where your network services are available. It belongs to an organization and includes:
- station details
- router(s)
Register Your Router
A router is the main device that connects your clients to the internet and manages their connection.
Access points and routers
A router is different from an access point (AP) also known as wireless access point (WAP). An access point is a device that lets other devices like phones and laptops connect to a network wirelessly (WiFi). You can connect multiple access points to one router.
Configure Payments
Set up the method(s) with which your customers will pay for services:
Set Up Communications
Enable customer notifications through:
SMS
Uses include:
- Payment confirmations
- Subscription reminders
- Service updates
- Voucher delivery
- Payment reminders
- Promotion
Default Services
Default communication services are available if you don't have your own API credentials.
Create Internet Plans
Internet plans are like a mobile data bundle, that gives you internet access for a set duration (hourly, daily, monthly) at a specific speed for a price.