INTELLINET NETWORK 524827 GuestGate MK II User Manual - Manual (Page 4)

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS
GuestGate
™ MK II Hotspot Gateway. GuestGate connects guests to your network, allowing
them to access only the Internet (Web, Email, Chat and other applications). GuestGate
protects your existing network from unauthorized access and, if required, even shields the
guest computers among themselves. Furthermore, GuestGate features enhanced IP PnP
(Plug and Play) technology: It automatically adjusts to the guest computer’s TCP/IP settings,
eliminating time-consuming client IP reconfigurations. The Mark II edition features 300 Mbps
Wireless N support, RADIUS authentication and enhanced logging features. GuestGate
seamlessly integrates into your existing network and in many applications a configuration of
GuestGate is not necessary. GuestGate provides the core functionality right out of the box.
Function Description
Internet access for Guests
GuestGate is primarily designed to provide configuration-free Internet access for your guests.
GuestGate uses the existing Internet connection of your network to provide Web and email
access for computers connected in a conference room, a hotel or a public place with wireless
network connectivity. GuestGate does not stop here, however. It addresses security-related
concerns of the network administrator by shielding the existing network from access attempts
from the connected guests. In short, this means that guests can access the Internet, but your
own network — i.e., your network file server, email or application server — is off limits.
Password-Protected Internet access for Guests
The network administrator can make it mandatory for your guests to enter a password before
Internet access is granted. This is an important function in case you offer Internet access as
a paid service or in situations where an open, unprotected wireless access point is connected
to GuestGate and you wish to keep unauthorized users from using your bandwidth.
Configurable Welcome Screen for your Guests
You can set up your own welcome screen in seconds. Change the wording and formatting,
upload your own banner image or change the entire HTML code. The welcome screen is
displayed when a guest connects to the Internet for the first time. The welcome screen can
be utilized to make the guest agree to your terms and conditions, and can be completely
deactivated if required.
IP PnP
In many situations it is necessary for the network administrator to change the TCP/IP settings
of guest computers because the existing settings are not compatible or your network has
advanced requirements. GuestGate eliminates this step completely. GuestGate automatically
adjusts to the guest computer’s TCP/IP settings, providing a true zero guest configuration.