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180 The Subscriber Interface
Subscriber Management Models
The system administrator establishes the subscriber management model via the
Command Line Interface (CLI) or the Web Management Interface. These models can
be changed while the AG-2000w is running (without rebooting or interrupting the
service).
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Free Access – If the AG-2000w is configured to disable AAA services, all
subscribers will have free access to the Internet.
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MAC Address – Each computer with an Ethernet interface card has a
unique MAC (hardware) address. The AG-2000w can be configured to allow
access for specified MAC addresses. In this model, when a subscriber
attempts to access the Internet, the AG-2000w validates the subscriber’s
MAC address against a MAC authorization table. If the MAC address is
verified, the AG-2000w authorizes access to the Internet. A possible
scenario for using this model is to allow Internet access to administrative
personnel in all locations.
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User Name and Password – Each subscriber can choose a unique user
name and password (and be charged for it). In this model, when a subscriber
attempts to access the Internet, they are prompted for the user name and
password before access is authorized. Possible scenarios in which this model
is appropriate include allowing subscribers to use more than one computer or
when subscribers want to move between locations.
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Credit Card – In this model, when subscribers connect to the network and
attempt to access the Internet, they are prompted for their credit card
information. The AG-2000w is pre-configured to use the
Authorize.Net
service and you will need to open a merchant trading account with them
before using this subscriber management model.