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Summarization of Contents
Minimum Requirements for HotSpot Module
Access Point Connection Requirement
Highlights the essential step of connecting an Access Point (AP) to the GateDefender eSeries Blue zone socket.
Hotspot Settings
General Settings
Enabling/disabling HotSpot, Master/Standalone roles, password, and satellite configurations.
Master/Standalone HotSpot Configuration
Details Master/Standalone HotSpot roles, local data storage, management tasks, and VPN account assignments.
Satellite HotSpot Configuration
Explains Satellite HotSpot reliance on Master, requiring IP, password, and VPN tunnel for configuration.
External RADIUS Server Configuration
Details using an external RADIUS server for accounting and ticketing, requiring server IP, ports, and fallback details.
External Portal Configuration
Allows configuring an external portal as the login interface compatible with ChilliSpot.
Configuring HotSpot via Administration Interface
Portal Section Settings
Defines accessibility settings for the HotSpot login page, like mobile access and home page display.
Portal Settings Configuration
Configures the homepage, login form, and allowed sites for the HotSpot portal interface.
Global HotSpot Settings
Defines HotSpot name, currency, popular countries, bandwidth limits, and character sets for passwords.
Account and Ticket Management
Account and Password Settings
Configures user authentication, terms of service, password recovery, timeouts, and account lifetime policies.
Rates (Tickets) Settings
Allows configuring service payment tickets, including defining free tickets with specific characteristics and validity.
Free Rate Ticket Configuration
Details the 'Free rate' ticket configuration: code, type, payment, measuring mode, validity, and price.
Free Rate Smart Ticket Configuration
Configures the 'Free Rate Smart' ticket for self-assigning browsing time, enabling SmartConnect and setting price to zero.
SmartConnect and SmartLogin Features
SmartConnect Settings
Enables self-registration via SMS or email, sets ticket rates for verification, and configures mail server details.
User Registration Fields
Defines which fields users must fill out during registration, including optional and required fields.
Limit Free Tickets Per Account
Sets the maximum number of free tickets an account can use within a specified time period.
Enable Paid Tickets
Allows users to purchase tickets using PayPal for accessing the HotSpot service.
SmartLogin Functionality
Enables saving a cookie for automatic reconnection, eliminating the need for re-authentication.
Using the HotSpot Service
Hotspot Registration Page
Describes the Hotspot login page interface presented to users for authentication or registration.
User Registration Process
Details the process for new users to create a HotSpot account by filling in registration fields.
User Registration Form Fields
Illustrates the user registration form, including personal details, email, password, and terms acceptance.
Hotspot Ticket for Session Duration
Shows how users select session duration and complete payment for a HotSpot ticket.
Payment Confirmation and Validation
Explains the post-payment screen, confirmation email, and link to validate the HotSpot account.
Internet Connection Status
Displays the user's connection status, showing remaining time, traffic, and session start time.
Session Timeout and Adding Tickets
Describes what happens when a session times out and how users can add new tickets for more time.
HotSpot Protection Settings
HTTP Proxy Configuration
Details how to enable and configure the HTTP proxy for the Blue zone, including transparency settings.
POP3 Proxy Configuration
Covers global POP3 settings, email scanner, and enabling the POP3 proxy for the Blue zone.
FTP Proxy Configuration
Explains how to enable the FTP proxy and configure virus detection for the Blue zone.
SMTP Proxy Configuration
Details enabling the SMTP proxy and configuring spam and virus settings for the Blue zone.
DNS Proxy Configuration
Describes enabling the DNS proxy and configuring transparency settings for the Blue zone.
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