LevelOne WHG-1000 - Manual (Page 5)

Chapter 2. System Overview
2.1 Introduction of WHG-1000
The WHG-1000 – Wireless Hotspot Controller, built-in Wifi-N technology with data rate up to 300 Mbps,
applies to public access network such as WiFi-Hotspot, network management guest access, hospitality
deployments – which requires reliability, efficiency, and security. It combines an IP Router /Firewall,
Multi-WAN/ QoS enforcement and Access Controller for use in wireless hotspot environments. One
single WHG-1000 can serve Suggest 100 simultaneous users, takes control over authentication,
authorization, accounting and routing to the Internet as well as to the operating central. Built-in AAA
system allows hotspot owners set up public access services without extra RADIUS server.
2.2 System Concept
WHG-1000 Wireless Hotspot Controller provides authentication, authorization and accounting for a
wired/or wireless networks. Hotspot technology allows Internet providers to offer Internet access to
customers, while applying certain Internet use rules and limitation. It is convenient for Internet cafes,
hotels, airports, schools and universities. The Internet provider gets complete tracking records of per
customer time spent on the network, data amount sent/ received, real-time accounting and more.
To begin browsing, a client must go through a registration process with the provider, then enter a
Passcode/Username of access ticket in a browser Login window that appears on the attempt to open a
webpage. Hotspot technology proposes providers to establish and administrate a user database, which
can be useful for enterprise such as airports, hotels or universities that offer wireless or Ethernet
Internet connectivity to employees, students, guests or other groups of users.