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AG 5000
204 The Subscriber Interface
Authorization and Billing
As a gateway device, the AG 5000 enables plug-and-play access to broadband
networks. Broadband network solution providers can now offer their subscribers a
wide range of high speed services, including access to the Internet. Of course, a high
speed Internet connection is not free – subscribers pay an access fee, based on the
duration of their connection. Additionally, subscribers may want to take advantage of
the solution provider’s local network services (for example, purchasing goods and
local services). In either case, the subscriber is required to pay. And naturally,
subscribers expect to pay only for the services rendered to them.
In any environment, billing is a complex process. It requires accurate data collection
and reconciliation, a means to validate and protect the data, and an efficient method
for collecting payments.
The AG 5000 offers powerful billing support functionality called “Authentication,
Authorization, and Accounting.” This feature (also known as AAA) employs a
combination of command routines designed to create a flexible, efficient, and secure
billing environment. For example, when a subscriber logs into the system, their
unique MAC address is placed into an authorization table. The system then
authenticates the subscriber’s MAC address and billing information before allowing
them to access the Internet and make online purchases.
Launch browser
Enter credit card details
Subscriber
AG 5000
AAA
Network access
External
Web
server
Solution Provider
bank
account
Authorize this
subscriber
No Yes
Billing
mirror
server
PMS
system
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