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Introduction 3
aggregation equipment (two for subscriber side) within the network. It also incorporates an
RS232 serial port for connecting to a Property Management System (PMS) and for system
management and administration, while maintaining one billing relationship with their chosen
provider.
The Access Gateway enables a wide variety of network deployment options for different venue
types. For example:
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Allows for flexible WAN Connectivity (T1/E1, Cable, xDSL, and ISDN).
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Supports 802.11a/b/g and hybrid networks utilizing wired Ethernet.
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Supports key requirements needed to be compliant with the Wi-Fi ZONE™ program.
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Allows you to segment your existing network into public and private sections using
VLANs, then leverage your existing network investment to create new revenue
streams.
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Enables you to provide Wi-Fi access as a billable service or as an amenity to augment
the main line of business for your venue.
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Contains an advanced XML interface for accepting and processing XML commands,
allowing the implementation of a variety of service plans and offerings.
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Offers three user-friendly ways of remote management—through a Web interface,
SNMP MIBs, and Telnet interfaces—allowing for scalable, large public access
deployments.
Platform Reliability
The Access Gateway is designed as a network appliance, providing maximum uptime and
reliability unlike competitive offerings that use a server-based platform.
Local Content and Services
The Access Gateway’s Portal Page feature intercepts the user’s browser settings and directs
them to a designated Web site to securely sign up for service or log in if they have a pre-
existing account.
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Allows the provider to present their customers with local services or have the user
sign up for service at zero expense.
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Offers both pre and post authentication redirects of the user’s browser, providing
maximum flexibility in service branding.