HotSpot ISP Solution

Deployment Flexibility

There are many applications for a public hotspot and multiple types of businesses, institutions or organizations who may wish to operate one. Moreover, the organization may or may not wish to charge a fee for guests who use the Broadband Internet service. SOHOware provides the widest selection of models for implementing public access to high speed Internet, with the flexibility to support any deployment from amenity to complete AAA service.

Coffee shops, restaurants, conference centers, urban plazas, libraries and academic student unions are some of the many applications where implementing hotspot access to the Internet not only provides an attractive convenience for patrons but can also be an added source of revenue. SOHOware’s hotspot solutions let you manage a public access application in the manner that meets your organization’s needs.
Here’s how…

Advantages of SOHOware

Initiating a successful hotspot requires solving key application questions. SOHOware solutions provide more innovative features to manage a hotspot easily and affordably. Models are available that answer key business concerns:

Quick access – no hassles with PC network settings
SOHOware automatically accepts the existing settings of any PC and re-directs the guest’s browser to a login or directly to the Internet

Flexible authentication options
SOHOware supports either internal (local) or external (Internet) based RADIUS authentication to an ISP service

Complete billing options – adjustable for duration, rate and units
Configurable for minute/hour/day use, at any rate level, and even supports credit card payments

Security – protection for both guests and business networks
Includes administrative login, Firewall and access authentication

Privacy – maintain guest user confidentiality
Isolates each guest by Layer 2 VLAN to prevent browsing from one client to another

Wireless convenience – interoperable support for popular protocols
Connectivity agnostic allowing wired and Wi-Fi wireless guest access

Flexible installation – scalable component devices or all-in-one solutions
Select from dedicated server components or ready-to-use integrated wireless gateways

Specific Features

Model	Simultaneous Guests	Plug-n-Play Access	Local Authentication	RADIUS Authentication	Credit Card Billing	Integrated Wireless
WLH400	100	√		√	√	√ 802.11b
WLH500	100	√	√			√ 802.11b
WLH200	1024	√	√	√

Selecting the right solution depends on your business and application requirements.

Looking to add wireless access in a coffee shop?
Want to set up a cyber café with installed PCs?
Need to provide amenity Internet access in a hotel?

One of these models provides the right features for your application.

WLH400 and WLH500 – All in One Hotspot Devices

For small business owners who want a single device hotspot answer, the WLH400 and WLH500 are ideal solutions. Simply connect the unit directly to your Broadband modem, Cable or DSL, and you’re in business. Both models include an integrated Wi-Fi wireless Access Point allowing laptop, PDA or Wi-Fi phone connectivity.

WLH400 – supports RADIUS authentication for use with popular ISP Internet services, such as iRoam, Boingo, NetNearU and others. Lets the ISP handle the billing so you can manage your business.

WLH500 – embedded internal database lets you care for your own clientele. Includes a mini-printer with one button user name/password generation at the point of sale.

WLH200 – Scalable Subscriber Management

Ideal for mid-size hotels, academic campuses and other organizations where potentially hundreds of users may use Internet service. The WLH200 is a rack mountable authentication server that scales with your business needs. The server supports guest authentication flexibility by either the internal account database or via a RADIUS based ISP. As a result, WLH200 can support over 1000 simultaneous users and access a global corporate guest database.

WLH200 – designed for any organization’s network that needs plug-n-play Internet access, with the option for authenticated login.

Why Offer Hotspot Access?

It’s about freedom and lifestyle. The convenience of wireless and today’s expectation for instant access to Internet and email are growing, and can win greater customer loyalty for the small business proprietor as more consumers come to demand Internet access services.

How easy is it to install?

As the following scenario shows, setting up a hotspot can be as simple as connecting one device to your Broadband modem.

More information

Click on the links below for our presentations on SOHOware’s Hotspot Gateways and on a partner ISP service available from iROAM, which can provide complete customer service management.

SOHOware Hotspot Brochure (PDF)

SOHOware and iROAM Hotspot Services (PDF)

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