Intellinet Network Solutions GUESTGATETM HOTSPOT GATEWAY 523240 - Manual (Page 4)


1. introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the INTellINeT NeTWoRK SolUTIoNS
™
GuestGate HotSpot Gateway, Model 523240. 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 by the connected guest computers and, if required, even provides
shielding for 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.
GuestGate seamlessly integrates into your existing network and, in most
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
You, 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, and upload your own banner image. 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.

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