SMC Networks SMCWHSG44-G - Manual (Page 18)

1. Introduction
The EliteConnect 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless Hotspot Gateway (SMCWHSG44-G)
enables VARs, WISPs and System Integrators to install secure, easy to manage
Hotspots as a one-box solution. The features of the SMCWHSG44-G support
applications that are well suited for Hotspot environments such as coffee
shops and hotel lobbies as well as small to midsized transportation hubs
such as harbors, regional airports, train stations or bus stations where
Internet Access can be an added value for guest-services.
The SMCWHSG44-G Wireless Hotspot Gateway provides up to 4 DSL/CATV
connections, so it can support out-bound load-balancing and bandwidth
aggregation. The multiple WAN connections provide fail-over and connection
back-up capability to guarantee 'always-on-line' connections.
AP/WDS: The SMCWHSG44-G comes with a built-in 2.4GHz 802.11g 54Mbps
Access Point. WDS (Wireless Distribution System) provides a standard static
bridging function to extend wireless coverage within a LAN or to join LAN
segments that are physically separated(e.g., two or more buildings). Up to 6
WDS bridge links work with AP function simultaneously.
Radius and Local Authentication: For wireless service, SMCWHSG44-G
provides 2 kinds of user authentication methods: 802.1x/RADIUS and Local
Authentication Database. Authentication, Authorization and Accounting
(AAA) services are supported via 802.1x/RADIUS client and server devices,
while the Local Authentication Database provides more flexible authentication
procedure that allows non-802.1x wireless users to be authenticated.
SMCWHSG44-G also provides the capability to allow operators or venue
owners to display their Web or advertisement contents during the user login
period. For some unauthorized wireless users who want to access the
Internet, the venue owners can also limit such users to access certain levels
of Internet resources.
Ticket Printing: The SMCWHSG44-G Hotspot Gateway supports an external
ticket printer/keypad, so a Hotspot Venue can print a ticket that shows the
clients available access time, price and a username and password to log-on
to the Internet. SMC provides the Mini-POS Ticket Printer (SMCWHS-POS - sold
separately outside the US and Canada) for ticket printing and device control.
POE: For environments where power outlets are difficult to access due to
location or distance, the SMCWHSG44-G supports 802.11af compliant Power
over Ethernet. With the application of the SMCPWR-INJ3 Power Injector,
(sold separately) the Wireless Hotspot Gateway can be powered via CAT 5
Ethernet cable.
Detachable Antenna: The flexible R-SMA detachable antennas can be
replaced with high-gain directional/omni-directional antennas to increase
wireless signal range and coverage.
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