Alvarion WBSIac User Manual page 43

Chapter 2 - Management
2.3.2.1.3 WAN Interface: Physical Settings
The hotspot has no effect if there is no WAN interface. To use the hotspot, set the WAN interface. The
WAN interface should be the zone where the Internet access is available. It could be one of the Ethernet
adapters or one of the wireless networks. All interfaces other than the WAN interface are considered as
in the LAN zone. Any user in the LAN zone would see the hotspot login page after the hotspot is set up.
2.3.2.1.4 Test Internet Connection
At this point, before setting up the hotspot, it is good to test the Internet connection by connecting a
mobile phone to a wireless network in the LAN zone of the hotspot AP.
The Internet browser may cache web pages, so to be sure, one may perform an Internet search of a
random string of numbers. If the search results are returned, this means that the Internet connection is
working fine.
2.3.2.2 Setting up the Hotspot
The hotspot can then be set up and enabled either by using the AP itself or by using the Arena
Controller.
The following sections show the Hotspot settings available in the AP's web page.
2.3.2.3 General Settings
By clicking on the Services > Hotspot tab, the general settings are displayed.
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Enable Hotspot: Turns on the hotspot service. You may wish to enable the hotspot after all the
settings are completed.
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Hotspot Mode: Selects your required mode of hotspot. You can choose to use the hotspot together
with a third party or external RADIUS authentication server.
NOTE!
Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) is a networking protocol that provides centralized
Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) management for users that connect and use a
network service.
WBSIac Access Point User Ma n ua l
Figure 2-45: Hotspot General Settings
Services Tab
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