1. Introduction
The EliteConnect 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless Hotspot Gateway (SMCWHSG44-G) enables VARs, WISPs and System Integrators to install secure, easy to manage Hotspots as a one-box solution. The features of the SMCWHSG44-G support applications that are well suited for Hotspot environments such as coffee shops and hotel lobbies as well as small to midsized transportation hubs such as harbors, regional airports, train stations or bus stations where Internet Access can be an added value for guest-services.
The SMCWHSG44-GWireless Hotspot Gateway provides up to 4 DSL/CATV connections, so it can support out-bound load-balancing and bandwidth aggregation. The multiple WAN connections provide fail-over and connection back-up capability to guarantee 'always-on-line' connections.
AP/WDS: The SMCWHSG44-Gcomes with a built-in 2.4GHz 802.11g 54Mbps Access Point. WDS (Wireless Distribution System) provides a standard static bridging function to extend wireless coverage within a LAN or to join LAN segments that are physically separated(e.g., two or more buildings). Up to 6 WDS bridge links work with AP function simultaneously.
Radius and Local Authentication: For wireless service, SMCWHSG44-G
provides 2 kinds of user authentication methods: 802.1x/RADIUS and Local Authentication Database. Authentication, Authorization and Accounting
(AAA)services are supported via 802.1x/RADIUS client and server devices, while the Local Authentication Database provides more flexible authentication procedure that allows non-802.1x wireless users to be authenticated.
SMCWHSG44-Galso provides the capability to allow operators or venue owners to display their Web or advertisement contents during the user login period. For some unauthorized wireless users who want to access the Internet, the venue owners can also limit such users to access certain levels of Internet resources.
Ticket Printing: The SMCWHSG44-GHotspot Gateway supports an external ticket printer/keypad, so a Hotspot Venue can print a ticket that shows the clients available access time, price and a username and password to log-on to the Internet. SMC provides the Mini-POS Ticket Printer (SMCWHS-POS - sold separately outside the US and Canada) for ticket printing and device control.
POE: For environments where power outlets are difficult to access due to location or distance, the SMCWHSG44-G supports 802.11af compliant Power over Ethernet. With the application of the SMCPWR-INJ3 Power Injector, (sold separately) the Wireless Hotspot Gateway can be powered via CAT 5 Ethernet cable.
Detachable Antenna: The flexible R-SMA detachable antennas can be replaced with high-gain directional/omni-directional antennas to increase wireless signal range and coverage.
