A CCESS G ATEWAYIntroduction 4Key Features and BenefitsThe Access Gateway is a 1U high, free-standing or rack-mountable device that provides Ethernet ports tointerface with the router and the aggregation equipment within the network. It also provides an RS232 serialport for connecting to a Property Management System (PMS), while maintaining one billing relationship withtheir chosen provider.The Access Gateway enables a wide variety of network deployment options for different venue types. Forexample:• Allows for flexible WAN Connectivity (T1/E1, Cable, xDSL, and ISDN).• Supports 802.11a/b/g and hybrid networks utilizing wired Ethernet.• Supports key requirements needed to be compliant with the Wi-Fi ZONE™ program.• Allows you to segment your existing network into public and private sections using VLANs, thenleverage your existing network investment to create new revenue streams.• Enables you to provide Wi-Fi access as a billable service or as an amenity to augment the main lineof business for your venue.• Contains an advanced XML interface for accepting and processing XML commands, allowing theimplementation of a variety of service plans and offerings.• Offers three user-friendly ways of remote management—through a Web interface, SNMP MIBs, andTelnet interfaces—allowing for scalable, large public access deployments.• Provides capabilities for load balancing and fail-over management across multiple ISPs.Platform ReliabilityThe Access Gateway is designed as a network appliance, providing maximum uptime and reliability unlikecompetitive offerings that use a server-based platform.Local Content and ServicesThe Access Gateway’s Portal Page feature intercepts the user’s browser settings and directs them to adesignated Web site to securely sign up for service or log in if they have a pre- existing account.• Allows the provider to present their customers with local services or have the user sign up for serviceat zero expense.• Offers both pre and post authentication redirects of the user’s browser, providing maximumflexibility in service branding.Transparent ConnectivityResolving configuration conflicts is difficult and time consuming for network users who are constantly on themove, and costly to the solution provider. In fact, most users are reluctant to make changes to their computer’snetwork settings and won’t even bother. This fact alone has prevented the widespread deployment ofbroadband network services.Our patented Dynamic Address Translation™ (DAT) functionality offers a true “plug and play” solution byenabling a seamless and transparent experience and the tools to acquire new customers on-site.DAT greatly reduces provisioning and technical support costs and enables providers to deliver an easy to use,customer-friendly service.
