JuanFi Piso WiFi: Pause Time, MikroTik and Fixes

What is JuanFi?

JuanFi is a free, open-source project shared by Filipino developers. It connects a coin acceptor to a MikroTik router's built-in hotspot feature. The coin side usually runs on a cheap WiFi microcontroller board, such as an ESP8266-type board.

When you drop coins, the board tells the MikroTik to create or extend your hotspot time. MikroTik then handles login, timers and speed limits.

Because it is open source, owners customize it a lot. Two JuanFi machines can look very different. That is why pause, vouchers and even the portal address vary from store to store.

Why pause depends on the owner

MikroTik hotspot time normally runs from login until it is used up. A pause feature has to be added to the portal and configured. Some owners add it. Others leave it out to keep the setup simple. Neither choice is a fault.

How to use JuanFi as a customer

1. Connect to the vendo WiFi. Choose the store's network name in your phone settings.
2. Turn off mobile data. This helps the login page appear.
3. Open the portal. Wait for the sign-in pop-up, or type the address on the machine sticker. Many use http://10.0.0.1, but some use 10.10.0.1 or another address.
4. Tap Insert Coin. The page waits a few seconds for coins.
5. Drop coins and confirm. Your time appears, and you are logged in.

If your machine uses a different address, see our guide to 10.10.0.1 piso wifi.

JuanFi pause time: how to pause and resume

If the owner added pause, it works much like other systems. Pause only saves time you paid for.

1. Open the portal on the same phone. Your session is linked to your phone's MAC address.
2. Find Pause. It is usually near your remaining time or on a status page. Labels vary.
3. Tap Pause. You are logged out of the hotspot and your time is held.
4. Resume. Reconnect, open the portal and tap Resume or log in again, depending on the setup.

Kung walang Pause sa JuanFi, hindi ito in-on ng may-ari. Magtanong sa tindahan.

No pause button? Try these

• Ask the owner if pause is available. Some add it on request.
• Buy smaller amounts so less time is wasted when you leave.
• Ask if they sell vouchers. A voucher you have not used yet does not start counting. See piso wifi voucher.

JuanFi MikroTik: setup overview for owners

This is a general overview, not a full tutorial. Follow the official project documentation and community guides for exact steps.

What you need

• A MikroTik router that supports hotspot, such as a hAP-series unit.
• A coin acceptor, power supply and enclosure.
• A WiFi microcontroller board for the coin slot, plus wiring.
• One or more access points for wider coverage.
• An internet line: fiber, DSL, LTE or Starlink.

How the setup fits together

1. Set up the MikroTik hotspot. Create the hotspot network, address pool and user profiles for your rates.
2. Install the JuanFi portal files. These replace the default hotspot login pages.
3. Flash and wire the coin board. Load the firmware from the project and connect it to the coin acceptor.
4. Link board and router. Give the board access to the router as described in the docs.
5. Set rates and options. Add pause, vouchers and speed caps if your version supports them.

Secure the router: change default logins, limit admin access to your own devices and keep RouterOS updated.

Using satellite internet? See Starlink piso wifi. For hardware choices, read our vendo guide.

JuanFi troubleshooting

See piso wifi not working for more, or the piso wifi pause time homepage for other brands.