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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS™
GUESTGATE Internet Access Device, Model 523240. The 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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INTRODUCTION