Sputnik Agent Firmware
Free Sputnik Agent firmware now runs on hundreds of compatible Wi-Fi devices, enabling them to plug-and-play into centrally managed, access controlled networks powered by SputnikNet.
What is the Sputnik Agent?
- Communications with SputnikNet
- Remote telemetry (reporting device health and status)
- Remote management (provisioning, configuration, upgrade)
- Captive portal redirect (for user authentication)
- Dynamic firewalling (based on user policy)
- Bandwidth tracking
How Sputnik-Default firmware differs from stock DD-WRT firmware
We recommend that you use Sputnik-powered firmware downloaded from our site. Sputnik firmware is optimized for public Wi-Fi. Configuration changes include:
▪ DHCP lease settings for hotspots (100 DHCP leases, 3 hour expiration)
▪ Default power setting of 100 mW
▪ Support for Power over Ethernet (PoE)
▪ Force change router web admin password on first launch
▪ Wi=Fi client isolation enabled by default
▪ Bluetooth coexistance mode enabled by default
▪ Support for remote firmware update
▪ Support for USB caching (requires Pro subscription)