H OTS POT GATEWAY252 The Subscriber InterfaceSubscriber ManagementThe HSG provides several subscriber management models, including:z Free access (for example, no AAA functionality)z MAC addressz Port-Location ID (for example, by room or unit number)z User name and passwordz Credit cardCombinations of two or more subscriber management models can be used. When asubscriber connects to the network and attempts to access the Internet, the HSG looksfor each model in the given order above.Subscriber Management ModelsThe system administrator establishes the subscriber management model via theCommand Line Interface (CLI) or the Web Management Interface. These models canbe changed while the HSG is running (without rebooting or interrupting the service).z Free Access – If the HSG is configured to disable AAA services, allsubscribers will have free access to the Internet.z MAC Address – Each computer with an Ethernet interface card has a uniqueMAC (hardware) address. The HSG can be configured to allow access forspecified MAC addresses. In this model, when a subscriber attempts toaccess the Internet, the HSG validates the subscriber’s MAC address againsta MAC authorization table. If the MAC address is verified, the HSGauthorizes access to the Internet. A possible scenario for using this model isto allow Internet access to administrative personnel in all locations.z User Name and Password – Each subscriber can choose a unique user nameand password (and be charged for it). In this model, when a subscriberattempts to access the Internet, they are prompted for the user name andpassword before access is authorized. Possible scenarios in which this modelis appropriate include allowing subscribers to use more than one computer orwhen subscribers want to move between locations.z Credit Card – In this model, when subscribers connect to the network andattempt to access the Internet, they are prompted for their credit cardinformation. The HSG is pre-configured to use the Authorize.Net service andyou will need to open a merchant trading account with them before using thissubscriber management model.
