Glo Fiber SmartBiz FAQs

Where can I download the SmartBiz app?

  • From the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

What languages does SmartBiz support?

  • English, French Canadian, Spanish, and German.

How do I add another admin to the SmartBiz app?

  • Go to Settings, tap Account and Admins, and tap Invite Admin.
  • Enter their name and email address.
  • Tap Send Invite.

How do I change or remove the secondary admin in the app?

  • Go to Settings and tap Account and Admins.
  • Tap the Secondary Admin to view their profile.
  • Tap Delete Person and confirm the deletion.

How do I change the Primary user of SmartBiz to a different user?

  • Reach out to your service provider to request a Primary user change.

How do I set up the Primary network?

  • Go to Networks, tap the Primary network, and tap Edit.
    • Enter a Network Name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Password, and select a Security Type.
    • Tap Save.
  • Tap Network Security.
    • See How do I set up the Trusted List?
    • See How do I set up Skipped Devices?
    • See How do I set up Intrusion Settings?
  • Tap Content Restrictions.
    • See How do I set up Content Restrictions?

How do I set up the Point of Sale network?

  • Go to Networks, tap the Point of Sale network, and tap Edit.
    • Enable Wired and/or Wireless Network Access.
    • Enter a Network Name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Password, and select a Security Type.
    • Enable or disable the following options:
      • Broadcast SSID: Allows devices to discover the Wi-Fi network.
      • Intra-Isolation: Prevents devices on the Point of Sale network from connecting to each other. Only enable this if all devices connect to the Internet independently and do not communicate with other devices on the network.
      • Inter-Isolation: Prevents devices on the Point of Sale network from seeing or being seen by devices on other networks. This cannot be disabled.
    • Tap Save.
  • Tap Network Security.
    • See How do I set up the Trusted List?
    • See How do I set up Skipped Devices?
    • See How do I set up Intrusion Settings?
  • Tap Content Restrictions.
    • See How do I set up Content Restrictions?

How do I set up the Staff network?

  • Go to Networks, tap the Staff network, and tap Edit.
  • Choose the Network Configuration:
    • Shared Password: All employees connect to the network using the same password. Individual Staff profiles are not available.
      • Enter a Network Name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Password, and select a Security Type.
    • Individual Passwords: Create individual Staff profiles with unique, automatically generated passwords. Connected devices are associated with a specific profile.
      • Enter a Network Name (SSID).
  • Tap Save.
  • Tap Network Security.
    • See How do I set up the Trusted List?
    • See How do I set up Skipped Devices?
    • See How do I set up Intrusion Settings?
  • Tap Content Restrictions.
    • See How do I set up Content Restrictions?
  • Tap Network Access Hours.
    • Tap the Network Hours dropdown and select a schedule:
      • Always On: The network is always available.
      • Every Day: The network is available during the same hours every day.
      • Custom: Network availability can be customized with multiple time periods throughout the week.
    • Tap Save.

How do I set up the Customer network?

  • Go to Networks, tap the Customer Portal network, and enable Customer Portal.
  • Tap Page Content.
    • Enter a Network Name (SSID).
    • Enter a Page Heading.
    • Tap Upload and select a cover photo.
    • Select the Login Requirements:
      • Email, First Name, Last Name: Collect personal information for marketing purposes.
      • None: Personal information will not be collected.
    • Enable or disable the Anti-spam Content toggle.
    • When enabled, select an Anti-spam Consent type.
    • Enter the Anti-spam Consent webpage URL or plain text.
    • Confirm whether Anti-spam Consent is legally required in your locality.
    • Select a Terms of Service type.
    • Enter the Terms of Service webpage URL or plain text.
    • Enter the Button Text.
    • Tap Save.
  • Tap Branding.
    • Tap Upload to select a logo image.
    • Enter a background color hex code or select a color.
    • Enter a font color hex code or select a color.
    • Enter a primary button color hex code or select a color.
    • Enter a button font color hex code or select a color.
    • Tap Save.
  • Tap Network Access Hours.
    • Tap the Network Hours dropdown and select a schedule:
      • Always On: The network is always available.
      • Every Day: The network is available during the same hours every day.
      • Custom: Network availability can be customized throughout the week.
    • Tap Save.
  • Tap Network Security.
    • See How do I set up the Trusted List?
    • See How do I set up Skipped Devices?
    • See How do I set up Intrusion Settings?
  • Tap Content Restrictions.
    • See How do I set up Content Restrictions?
  • Tap Customer Portal Visitors.
    • To adjust the Login Retention period:
      • Tap Edit.
      • Select a retention period from the Login Retention dropdown.
      • Tap Save.
    • To receive a list of customers who accessed the Customer Portal:
      • Tap Email Customer List File.

What does the Security Type (WPA) setting mean?

  • WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is an encryption protocol for Wi-Fi network security.
  • Use the most recent version of WPA supported by your connected devices:
    • WPA2 was ratified in 2004 and is supported by nearly all devices.
    • WPA3 was ratified in 2018 and is supported by many modern devices.

How do I edit a Network Name (SSID) or Wi-Fi Password?

  • Go to Networks, select the Network you want to modify, and tap Edit.
  • Change the Network Name and/or Wi-Fi Password.
  • Tap Save.

How do I set up Content Restrictions?

  • Enable or disable the following restrictions:
    • Safe Search: Filters potentially offensive and inappropriate search results.
    • YouTube Restrictions: Filters potentially mature and inappropriate video content.
    • Block DNS over HTTPS: Prevents encrypted DNS requests from being resolved.
      • This does not prevent encrypted website traffic, such as an HTTPS webpage.
    • Block iCloud Private Relay: Prevents web traffic from routing through Apple’s iCloud service.
  • Tap Content Restrictions.
    • Select a preset grouping of content categories.
    • Alternatively, enable individual content categories.
  • Tap Applications.
    • Search for a specific mobile application.
    • Select the application and choose:
      • Block: Total restriction.
      • Always Allow: No restriction.
      • Allow For: Restrict the application after a set amount of use.
    • Tap the X to remove the application restriction.
  • Tap Websites.
    • Enter a website URL and tap the + button.
    • Select Block or Always Allow.
    • Tap the X to remove the website restriction.

What is the Trusted List?

  • The Trusted List contains website URLs that have been designated as trusted and will not be monitored for cyberthreats.
  • Only add URLs when you are confident they are safe.

How do I set up the Trusted List?

  • Tap Trusted Websites.
    • To add a website, tap the + button, enter the website URL, and tap Save.
    • Website URLs on the Trusted List will not be monitored for cyberthreats.
    • Only add URLs when you are confident they are safe.

What is the Skip Devices feature?

  • Selecting a Device bypasses Network Security by disabling packet inspection of its network traffic.
  • Skipped Devices will not trigger Security Alerts.

How do I set up Skipped Devices?

  • Tap Skipped Devices.
  • Select or deselect a Device using the checkbox next to it.

What are Intrusion Settings?

  • The Intrusion Prevention System provides options that enhance cybersecurity monitoring and protection.

How do I set up Intrusion Settings?

  • Tap Intrusion Settings.
  • Enable the following settings as needed:
    • IPS Protocol Anomaly: Monitors network activity for known behavior that could indicate a cyberattack.
    • IPS Port-Scan-Defense: Detects and blocks malicious actors scanning your system for open ports.
  • Tap Save.

What information is available in Additional Details?

  • Total viruses detected
  • Total intrusions
  • Total web threats
  • Network Security uptime
  • Packets analyzed today
  • Last updated date and time

What are the Customer Portal Terms of Service for?

  • Creating Terms of Service helps protect your business from legal liability by outlining acceptable and unacceptable use of your Wi-Fi.
  • Customers will be required to accept your Terms of Service.

What is the Retention Period in the Customer Portal?

  • It is the period of time that a user can connect to the Customer Portal without re-entering their information.

How do I add or remove a Staff profile from the Staff network?

  • Add a Profile
    • Go to Staff and tap the + button.
    • Enter the employee’s name and email address.
    • Select a Device Registration type:
      • High Trust: The employee can connect any device.
      • High Control: Devices require approval through SmartBiz and are limited to three devices.
  • Delete a Profile
    • Go to Staff, select a Staff Profile, and tap Edit.
    • Tap Delete Staff and confirm the deletion.

How do I pause Internet access for a Device or Staff member?

  • Go to Devices or Staff and select a Device or Staff profile.
  • Use the Internet Access toggle to disable or enable access.

What information will I see in Alerts?

  • SmartBiz offers Alerts relating to:
    • Client and mesh device connectivity
    • Internet service connectivity
    • Content restrictions
    • Network security
  • Each Alert includes a short description and the date and time it was triggered.
  • Alerts may also provide:
    • IP address and Device name
    • Website domain or URL that triggered the Alert
    • Action taken against the cyberthreat
    • Staff member’s name
    • Content category
    • Additional relevant information

How do I customize my Alerts?

  • Go to Settings and tap Alerts.
  • Use the Push Notifications toggle to enable or disable Alerts.
  • Use an individual Alert’s toggle to enable or disable it.

What happens when I get a Security Alert? Should I be worried?

  • You will receive a Security Alert when SmartBiz automatically blocks a cybersecurity threat.
  • You do not need to take immediate action, but you should review the Alert to determine what triggered the threat and whether additional action is needed.

My Device appears to be working normally, but I keep seeing a Security Alert. What do I do?

  • Review the Security Alert details to determine what is triggering it.
  • If you trust the website, tap Add to Trusted List to stop scanning traffic from that URL.
  • If you are concerned about the website or Device, disconnect or power off the Device and seek additional help.

What details can I see about a Device on my network?

  • Device Type
  • Gateway or Mesh device it is connected to
  • Most recent download and upload speed test
  • Wi-Fi protocol, band, channel, and efficiency or quality
  • IP address
  • Vendor or manufacturer
  • Model

How do I add a new Device?

  • Go to Devices and tap the + button.
  • Add the Device using Wi-Fi credentials or WPS.
  • To add using Wi-Fi credentials:
    • Select the Network from the dropdown.
    • Connect the Device using the Network Name and Password.
  • To add using WPS from the Devices page:
    • Select the Network from the dropdown.
    • Tap Connect to enable WPS for two minutes.
    • Press the WPS button on the Device.
  • To add using WPS from the Point of Sale network:
    • Go to Networks and select the Point of Sale network.
    • Tap Connect Device via WPS.
    • Press the WPS button on the Device.

How do I approve a wired Device on my Point of Sale network?

  • Go to Devices and select the unapproved Device.
  • Tap Approve Device and then tap Okay.
  • If approval succeeds, unplug and reconnect the Device’s Ethernet cable.
  • If approval is unsuccessful, try approving the Device again or disconnect its Ethernet cable for a few minutes before reconnecting it.

How do I rename a Device?

  • Go to Devices, select the Device, and tap Edit.
  • Enter a new name and tap Save.

How do I view how Devices are connected and mapped in my network?

  • Go to Networks and tap Network Map under Shortcuts.

How do I pair my wireless mesh devices?

What is Network Resilience?

  • Network Resilience supports a secondary Internet connection that can be used during an unexpected and extended outage of the primary connection.
  • A secondary device is required, most commonly a cellular hotspot or smartphone.
  • When the primary connection stops responding, SmartBiz automatically switches to the secondary connection in approximately 90 seconds.
  • When the primary connection is restored, SmartBiz automatically switches back in approximately 90 seconds.

What devices can be used for Network Resilience?

  • Any Device that provides a Wi-Fi connection, including a cellular hotspot, smartphone hotspot, or nearby router with a separate Internet connection.
  • SmartBiz may also support a wired secondary connection. Contact your service provider to learn whether this option is available.

How do I change my Network Resilience backup Device?

  • Go to Networks, tap Network Resilience, and select Select a Different Failover Device.
  • Select another Failover Device SSID, enter its Wi-Fi credentials, and tap Connect to Hotspot.

Setting up your WiFi and App

Introduction to the Dashboard

Customer Portal Setup

Enhanced Cybersecurity

Hacker's Playground

Setting up Network Resilience

SmartBiz Solution Pitch

Connected Restaurant

System Set Up



Downloadable Guides




Reduce the dilemmas of your small business

As a business owner, freedom is as valuable as growth. The investment you make in customer satisfaction goes straight to your bottom line. Which is why you deserve a managed network service that frees you to focus on business instead of IT. With Glo Fiber SmartBiz, you can hit the easy button, enabling your business and customer to come first.

The Small Business Owner's Dilemma

  • Employees
  • Customers
  • Online presence
  • WiFi networks
  • No IT staff
  • No free time
  • Need help


With Glo Fiber SmartBiz, you can expand your business by taking advantage of:

Dedicated Networks

Out-of-the-box owner, staff, point-of-sale and customer networks that run on both wired and wireless LAN.

Network Security

Protect your staff, critical business infrastructure, and customers from cyberattacks and viruses.

Content Restrictions

Keep your employees productive and focused on the task at hand with tailored content restrictions.

Customer WiFi Portal

Drive brand loyalty and targeted email campaigns.

Network Resilience

Ensure critical business systems are always operational.

SmartBiz is included with all 400 Mbps plans and higher, and an additional $15 per month for all other plans.



With Glo Fiber SmartBiz, you have the power to create and control four distinct networks:

Primary Network

Securely support your critical small business functions such as accounting with network resilience to ensure business continuity and PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) compliance.

Staff Network

Deliver amazing bandwidth for your employee activity, including office and productivity applications, without impacting primary network functions. Even better, you can easily update access settings to keep pace with staffing changes.

POS Network

Set up a separate network for mobile payment and self-serve store check out.

Customer Network

Use a captive portal to elevate your brand, offering guests WiFi services complete with personalized business-set terms and hours.



Every type of Small Business transformation for any type of industry


Our solutions are created with local customers in mind. We put you in control of your business, modernizing any network to save time and money and deliver an exceptional customer experience. We offer powerful WiFi solutions for the following businesses.

Hospitality

Offer every hotel or restaurant guest an exceptional connected experience.

Personal Services

Securely support your employees and clients with network resilience.

Retail

Ensure seamless mobile payment and self-serve store check out.

Manufacturing

Deliver exceptional bandwidth for employees, including office and productivity applications.




An all-in-one Managed WiFi solution built for small business.

Put the power of Glo Fiber SmartBiz in your hands with the SmartBiz app. Monitor and managed each element of the solution to match the unique needs of your small business. Set up service-specific networks, enable network security, create a branded customer WiFi portal and more!

Flexible Network Inside and Out

Our integrated solution makes connecting both wired and wireless systems seamless--giving you comfort that all your business and patron devices are connected.



Always On with Backup

SmartBiz has options for cellular backup that give you added connectivity and uptime, keeping your business running and your customers happy.

Business Grade Cyber Security

Prom POS to staff and customer guest networks, built-in firewalls and proactive network security traffic monitoring protect you from cyber threats.



Engage Your Customers

Guest WiFi delivers valuable insights so you can promote your business through a beautiful, branded and seamless interface.

Get Started with SmartBiz in 3 Simple Steps

Getting started takes just a few minutes.

Download the Glo Fiber SmartBiz app

Start by downloading the app from the App Store or Google Play.

Create your account

Use your business email to create an account and connect to your SmartBiz network.

Log in and customize

See devices, create guest networks, and manage performance from wherever you are.

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WiFi serves as a marketing opportunity, delivering the most unique experience

Customer WiFi Access Portal

  • Collect names and email addresses
  • Customer a branded welcome screen
  • Set customer terms of service
  • Set hours of operation
  • Set session limits
  • Review usage reporting

Scalable guest WiFi delivers the ultimate visitor experience

Give your customers even more reasons to visit, stay longer and be more engaged, loyal, and satisfied.

A better visitor experience with branded WiFi

Gain a better understanding of who your visitors are and what they care about

Easily make changes to your guest WiFi

Worry-free network access and page rendering

Fully manage by your service provider means less hassle for you




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