System Overview; Introduction Of 4Ipnet Whg301; System Concept - 4IPNET WHG301 User Manual

4ipnet WHG301 User's Manual

2. System Overview

2.1 Introduction of 4ipnet WHG301

4ipnet WHG301 is an all-in-one product specially designed for wired and wireless data network environments in
small to middle scaled businesses and hotspots. It features integrated management, secured data transmission, and
enhanced accounting and billing. System administrators can effectively monitor wired or wireless users, including
employees and guest users via its user management interface. Moreover, administrators can discover, configure,
monitor, and upgrade all managed Access Points (APs) from a single, centralized AP management interface.

2.2 System Concept

4ipnet WHG301 is capable of managing user authentication, authorization and accounting. The user account
information is stored in the local database or a specified external database server. Featured with user authentication
and integrated with external payment gateway, WHG301 allows users to easily pay the fee and enjoy the Internet
service using credit cards through Authorize.net or PayPal. With centralized AP management feature, the
administrator does not need to worry about how to manage multiple wireless access point devices. Furthermore,
WHG301 introduces the concept of Service Zones - multiple virtual networks, each with its own definable access
control profiles. This is very useful for hotspot owners seeking to provide different customers or staff with different
levels of network services. The following diagram is an example of WHG301 set to manage the Internet and network
access services at a hotspot venue.
Figure-1: An example of managed network
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