Intellinet Network Solutions GUESTGATETM HOTSPOT GATEWAY 523240 - Manual (Page 8)


2. installation
recommended setup
This setup method for the INTellINeT NeTWoRK SolUTIoNS GuestGate
HotSpot Gateway assumes that a dHCP server such as a router is present in
your network.
Connecting to the Host Network
Connect a standard RJ-45 network cable to GuestGate’s host port and to an
RJ-45 port on your existing network (ethernet switch port, router switch port, etc.).
Turn on GuestGate and verify that the network connection is active (host led
must be lit on GuestGate). Note: The startup process takes up to 30 seconds.
Connecting Guests
Using standard RJ-45 network cables, you can now connect PCs, notebooks,
ethernet switches, hubs or wireless access points to GuestGate’s guest ports.
each port has its own status led. Verify that the network connection is active
on each port you connect.
Testing Internet Access
Start up a PC or notebook that is connected to one of the guest ports. launch
a Web browser and open an Internet Web site, such as http://www.intellinet-
network.com. You will then see GuestGate’s welcome page.
Provide the
password
if required
and click on
“continue.”
You will then
be forwarded
to the Web
page you
originally
entered in the
Web browser’s address bar.
Note: In order to get Internet access, you must first open a Web browser and
open a Web page. other applications, such as chat programs (ICQ, MSN
Messenger, Skype, etc.) will not be able to connect to the Internet unless the
welcome page has been confirmed in the Web browser.
INSTAllATIoN