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Chapter 3 - Base Station ManagementNetwork
Chapter 3 - Base Station Management
Internet Available: Checked (the default) to indicate that the network provides connectivity to the
Internet. The Hotspot Operator configures this field to inform the connected device whether Internet
access is available at a hotspot, which might not be the case in walled-garden environments, where
the Hotspot operator (for example, a museum) may limit Wi-Fi access to locally available content.
Otherwise (if unchecked) it is unspecified whether the network provides connectivity to the Internet.
Network Type: The following options are available in the drop-down list:
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Private network: Non-authorized users are not permitted on this network. Examples of this access
network type are home networks and enterprise networks, which may employ user accounts.
Private networks do not necessarily employ encryption.
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Private network with guest access: Private network but guest accounts are available. Example of
this access network type is enterprise network offering access to guest users.
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Chargeable public network: The network is accessible to anyone, however, access to the network
requires payment. Further information on types of charges may be available through other
methods (e.g., IEEE 802.21, http/https redirect or DNS redirection). Examples of this access
network type is a hotspot in a coffee shop offering internet access on a subscription basis or a
hotel offering in-room internet access service for a fee.
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Free public network (the default): The network is accessible to anyone and no charges apply for
the network use. An example of this access network type is an airport hotspot or municipal
network providing free service.
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Personal device network: A network of personal devices. An example of this type of network is a
camera attaching to a printer, thereby forming a network for the purpose of printing pictures.
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Test or experimental: The network is used for test or experimental purposes only.
Emergency service reachable: Checked (the default) to indicate that emergency service is
reachable. Otherwise (if unchecked) it indicates that it is unspecified whether emergency services are
reachable
Unauthenticated emergency service accessible: Checked (the default) to indicate that higher
layer unauthenticated emergency services are reachable through this AP. Otherwise (if unchecked) it
indicates that no unauthenticated emergency services are reachable through this AP.
Additional Step Required for Access: Checked (the default) to indicate that additional steps are
required for authentication. Applicable when network credentials are needed by the device, and at
least one OSU (Online SignUp) Provider is configured (see
Venue Type: The Venue Type provides additional information about the group and type of hotspot
venue. The group and type descriptors are drawn from the International Code Council's International
Building Code document. The default is Unspecified.
ANQP Domain ID (0..65535): Access Network Query Protocol An identifier for a set of APs in an ESS
(Extended Service Set) that share the same common ANQP (Access Network Query Protocol)
information. 0 (the default) means that some of the ANQP information is unique to this AP.
WBSn-2400 and WBSn-2450 System Manual
"Online SignUp Providers" on page
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