Self Contained Dealer Hotspot with 3 Button Printer
The Dealer “Hot Spot in a Box” Wireless LAN Service Gateway is a Wi-Fi solution for establishing Hot Spot networks. Integrated billing and receipt printing capabilities makes the Dealer “Hot Spot in a Box” suitable for businesses and public areas such as rest areas, automotive dealers, truck stops, gas stations, coffee shops, bookstores, libraries and airport terminals who cater to customers seeking Wi-Fi Internet access. By hosting a wireless broadband hotspot, businesses can attract new customers and charge for access as a way of defraying monthly Internet access costs.
The Dealer “Hot Spot in a Box” combines a wireless LAN access point, 4-port switch, NAT router and service gateway in a single box. No PC is needed for operation. A compact, one-button thermal printer connects directly to the gateway, allowing clerks and cashiers to easily print receipts with billing information as well as user name and password. No back-end system integration is needed which makes launching and operating a hot spot easier than ever!
Benefits
- All-in-One Hot Spot Solution
Unlike standard wireless LAN devices, the Dealer “Hot Spot in a Box” is a wireless LAN gateway suitable for Hot Spot deployment. Captive portal functionality and a built-in 4-port switch router make the Dealer “Hot Spot in a Box” a product with an unprecedented feature set perfect for Hot Spot service.
- True Plug-n-play Operation for a Hassle-Free Customer Experience
The Dealer “Hot Spot In a Box” automatically configures the correct IP address for Internet access, regardless of a user’s computer settings. The built-in technology recognizes new users on the network and accommodates all IP configurations, such as DHCP, Private IP or Static IP, without altering the settings. Customers and users are not faced with the inconvenience of IP reconfiguration normally associated with accessing a new or different network.
- Built-in Authentication Server
A built-in authentication server allows administrators to manage subscriber access with login names and passwords
- Easy to Use and Manage
The Dealer “Hot Spot in a Box” features an easy to use Web-based management interface. The operating system-independent interface allows operators to set user access privileges in increments of time such as minutes, days, or even months. The time increments, along with billing and other user information are conveniently printed on the button-operated printer included with the Dealer “Hot Spot in a Box”. Time increments may be compiled simply by pressing the printer button multiple times. No computers or complex back-end subscriber management systems are required for deployment.
- Comprehensive Security Features
The Dealer “Hot Spot in a Box” features exclusive Layer 2 isolation capabilities, which prevents users from seeing each other's traffic. Built-in SSL login provides robust authentication protection. Users can surf the Internet worry-free.
- Additional Revenue Opportunities
The Dealer “ Hot Spot in a Box”, which offers homepage redirection, walled garden, and multiple URL link redirections, allow operators to push advertising content to users as part of the wireless service. When customers and users launch a Web-browser, the built-in captive portal feature automatically directs the customer to the secure login page. Once a user name and password are entered, the user is authenticated and can securely surf the Internet.
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