Deployment Options
Wiacom Agent can be deployed as:- VM image on customer virtualisation platforms — VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, KVM, or VirtualBox
- Cloud VM image inside the customer’s own cloud infrastructure — Azure, Google Cloud, AWS, or private cloud
- Bare-metal image on a mini PC, Intel NUC, Raspberry Pi, or industrial gateway
What It Does
The agent runs inside the customer-controlled environment and acts as the secure execution layer between Wiacom and the local WiFi infrastructure. It can:- Receive provisioning tasks from Wiacom
- Create, update, or delete SSIDs
- Configure WiFi Pass / unique PSK credentials
- Update VLAN, password, band, or access settings
- Communicate with APs, controllers, or gateways over local API, REST, CLI, or vendor-specific interfaces
- Report task status and errors back to Wiacom
Why It Is Needed
Some WiFi vendors or deployments expose management only locally — for example through a local REST API, SSH/CLI, controller LAN access, or a vendor-specific local interface. In these cases, Wiacom cannot safely connect directly from the cloud to the equipment. The agent solves this by running inside the same network as the AP or controller.How It Works
Import or install the appliance
The VM or bare-metal image is deployed in the customer environment using the appropriate method for the target platform.
Boot with services included
The appliance boots with Wiacom agent services already configured — no post-installation setup required.
Outbound connection to Wiacom
The agent establishes an outbound HTTPS connection to the Wiacom cloud. No inbound ports are required.
Receive provisioning tasks
Wiacom sends configuration and provisioning tasks to the agent over the established channel.
Local execution
The agent executes tasks against the local AP, controller, or gateway using the appropriate interface.
Security Model
No public inbound access is required. The appliance requires only:- Outbound HTTPS access to the Wiacom cloud
- Local network access to the managed AP, controller, or gateway management interfaces
- Customer-approved credentials or API tokens for the managed WiFi equipment
Minimum Requirements
For most deployments:| Resource | Minimum |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 vCPU |
| RAM | 512 MB – 1 GB |
| Disk | 2 – 10 GB |
| OS | Linux |
| Network (outbound) | HTTPS to Wiacom cloud |
| Network (local) | Access to AP / controller management IPs |
No public inbound port is required. The agent initiates all external communication outbound.