Intellinet Network Solutions INT-523240-UM-0606-02 user manual Host Ports, Guest Ports

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available for guest connections (guest ports). The guest ports can be connected to hubs, switches, wireless access points, PCs or notebooks.

Host Ports

By default, GUESTGATE obtains an IP address from a DHCP server already present in the network. GUESTGATE analyzes the network and obtains all information necessary for Internet access. The DHCP server log reveals the host IP address of GUESTGATE.

In the event that no DHCP server is present, GUESTGATE reverts to its default IP address: 192.168.2.1. In this case, a manual configuration of the host IP settings is necessary.

Guest Ports

GUESTGATE assigns IP addresses to the connected guest computers. IP PnP technology ensures that no configuration on the guest computer is necessary. The default DHCP IP address range is 172.16.xxx. Changing the guest IP settings is possible via the Web administration interface.

Guest Ports with Virtual VLAN Enabled

If Virtual VLAN is enabled, GUESTGATE assigns a different IP network (subnet) to each connected guest computer. Since this assignment is random, it makes it virtually impossible for a hacker to guess the other guest computer’s IP settings to try to gain access. Virtual VLAN is enabled by default. It can be disabled in the guest configuration screen of the administrator Web interface. The option is “separate network for each client (automatic).”

Accessing the Administrator Web Interface

The configuration of GUESTGATE is entirely Web based. Any standard Web browser is supported. For security reasons, GUESTGATE can only be configured from the host port. GUESTGATE rejects all connection attempts which originated from the guest side.

Internet Access for Guests and Welcome Page

When a guest computer tries to access the Internet for the first time, a welcome page is shown in the Web browser. This welcome page can be configured and altered in the administrator Web interface. Guests have to accept the terms and conditions in order to access the Internet. If the guest password option is enabled, a password must be provided by the guest to gain Internet access. This authorization procedure is only required once. GUESTGATE memorizes all authorized guest computers until GUESTGATE is restarted. After a restart of GUESTGATE, guests again will be shown the welcome page.

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INTRODUCTION

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Contents Guestgate Table of Contents Introduction Internet Access for GuestsPassword-Protected Internet Access for Guests Function DescriptionFirmware Updates via Web Browser Port 10/100 Auto-Sensing LAN SwitchWeb-Based Administrator Interface IP PnPGuestgate in an SMB Environment Installation ExamplesGuestgate in a Soho Network Environment Guestgate Function BasicsInternet Access for Guests and Welcome Guest Ports with Virtual Vlan EnabledAccessing the Administrator Web Interface Host PortsConnecting to the Host Network InstallationRecommended Setup Connecting GuestsChanging the Administrator Password Installation Advanced Setup Changing the IP Address of Your PCInstallation Connecting to Guestgate via a Web Browser Host ConfigurationConfiguration Options Status ScreenGuest Configuration Screen Configuration GuestBandwidth Download Limit Guest PasswordWelcome Screen Bandwidth Upload LimitHost Configuration Screen Configuration HostWelcome Screen Banner GraphicDevice Settings Screen Admin PasswordWelcome Text Upgrade Process Firmware Upgrade ProcessWhere to Obtain New Firmware FirmwareSave Settings Reboot DeviceQuestions & Answers Page Service & Support SpecificationsAppendix FTP
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INT-523240-UM-0606-02, 523240 specifications

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