HOTSPOT GATEWAY
252 The Subscriber Interface
Subscriber Management
The HSG provides several subscriber management models, including:
z Free access (for example, no AAA functionality)
z MAC address
z Port-Location ID (for example, by room or unit number)
z User name and password
z Credit card
Combinations of two or more subscriber management models can be used. When a
subscriber connects to the network and attempts to access the Internet, the HSG looks
for each model in the given order above.
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 HSG is running (without rebooting or interrupting the service).
z Free Access – If the HSG is configured to disable AAA services, all
subscribers will have free access to the Internet.
z MAC Address – Each computer with an Ethernet interface card has a unique
MAC (hardware) address. The HSG can be configured to allow access for
specified MAC addresses. In this model, when a subscriber attempts to
access the Internet, the HSG validates the subscriber’s MAC address against
a MAC authorization table. If the MAC address is verified, the HSG
authorizes access to the Internet. A possible scenario for using this model is
to allow Internet access to administrative personnel in all locations.
z 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.
z 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 HSG 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.
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