Overview

The 4ipnet HSG1200 Wireless Hotspot Gateway in 19” rack-mountable chassis is designed to provide an easy-to-use, all-in-one solution for hotspot service providers. A single HSG1200 enables a hotspot provider to service multiple hot-spot franchises in a mall area through the feature of Multiple-Service-Zone. Each service zone can have its own login skin and an independent SSID. HSG1200 is also ideal for hospitality application. For example, a hotel can use the service zone feature to separate the privileges of staff, guest, and VIP usage for accessing Internet.

The HSG1200’s built-in on-demand account generation capability is easy to use by cashiers or receptionists. Each guest account is associated to a price and a usage quota, either by time or volume. Moreover, HSG1200 works with the existing RADIUS server, if central billing had been implemented by the operator.

  Easy Installation and Operation

• Supports various broadband deployment options (T1, DSL, Cable) via static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, and PPTP
• Built-in user database provides sufficient account capacity for different operation scenarios
• Works with instant account generator to provide user accounts for visitor-based, on-demand operations
• Load balancing and WAN failover enhance bandwidth utilization and provide more reliable Internet connection

  Integrated Security Features

• Standard-based data encryption and user authentication: SSL, IEEE 802.1X, WPA-RADIUS
• Secure guest and administrator access using web-based login and administration over SSL
• Configurable packet filtering policies enhance data traffic security
• Built-in DoS protection prevents malicious hackers from collapsing the network

  Effective User Management

• Complete authentication mechanism blocks unauthenticated users from gaining access to the network
• Role-based and policy-based control policies enhance the protection against malicious users
• “On-line user list” monitors real-time status of each individual user
• Allows session expiration control for On-demand users by time and data volume

  Flexible Accounting and Billing

• Programmable billing profiles allow operators to customize the billing plans for On-demand users
• Bandwidth control enables class of service for different levels of users and maximize profits
• 4ipnet RADIUS VSA (Vendor Specific Attributes) implementation adds flexibility for accounting and session control using RADIUS server
• Detailed per-user traffic history log for analysis and record keeping
• Billing report gives a summary of transaction records for On-demand users