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Some subscribers will have a HTTP Proxy configured in their web browser,
generally as part of their corporate configuration. The Controller can detect and
re-route these proxy HTTP requests to provide seamless connectivity to the
subscriber.
Secure Management via XML and SOAP
XML combined with SOAP allows rich, full featured and secure control and
monitoring of the Gateway Controller. The Gateway Controller SOAP interface
works today with Hampton Inn’s HSIA Authentication, with future releases
supporting more advanced functionality.
SMTP Redirection
Corporate and ISP mail servers often will not accept E-Mail from another
network. The Controller can redirect subscriber’s outgoing SMTP server requests
to a SMTP server specified by administrator, so the subscriber can send out their
email without changing the E-Mail configuration in their notebook computer.
Café Account
Give customers free access to the Network for a defined period, after which they
would have to purchase more time to continue to browse or access the network
from their laptop. This is ideal to allow free “use but don’t abuse” access to
draw customers into the venue and make room for new customers.
Remote Configuration
The Gateway Controller is easy for administrators to manage through the Web-
based interface. The Web-based management is client-independent and is done
by securely authenticating the administrator over SSL.
Custom Branding of Subscriber Experience
The venue owner or system integrator can customize the branding and
messaging for each HotSpot. Configure login pages, messages, and advertising
to match the Café, Hotel, or Airport experience.
