Chapter 3: The Subscriber Interface; Overview - Nomadix AG-2000W User Manual

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The Subscriber Interface
This chapter provides an overview and a sample scenario for the AG-2000w's
Subscriber Interface and a section outlining the authorization and billing processes
utilized by the system.

Overview

The Subscriber Interface is the window to the solution provider's Web site, and much
more than that. When a subscriber accesses the solution provider's high speed
network, the AG-2000w points their browser to a sign-in page. The AG-2000w then
creates a database entry that automatically records the subscriber's Media Access
Control (MAC). Like a router, the AG-2000w continuously tracks subscriber IP and
MAC settings, eliminating the need for further sign-ins and ensuring that subscriber
usage and billing is recorded accurately. The AG-2000w also eliminates configuration
issues between the subscriber's computer and the network.
The Subscriber Interface is the portal Web site of the solution provider's broadband
network, and as such, its appearance and functionality reflect the needs of the solution
provider. The AG-2000w is a gateway to this network, providing connection services
that enable and automate an effective Enterprise relationship between a supplier (the
solution provider) and its customer (the subscriber). The AG-2000w's role in this
customer/supplier relationship is effectively "invisible" to subscribers.
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