Public/guest network access
Introduction
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Introduction
The Public/Guest Network Access feature enables you to provide controlled network access
for a variety of deployments. Some common applications of this feature are:
Providing Internet access to wireless customers in airports, restaurants, train stations,
conference halls, etc.
Providing wireless and wired access to staff and guests in hospitals, corporations, and
government buildings.
Providing wireless and wired access to students, staff, and teachers in schools and
universities.
Providing outdoor wireless access for an entire town, enabling city workers, police, fire,
public security, and the general public to connect.
This chapter provides describes the public/guest network access feature and how it can be
used. For detailed information on the RADIUS attributes that can be used to customize the
public access interface, see Chapter 15: Working with RADIUS attributes on page 15-1.