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Page 1: User Manual
uest ™ hotspot Gateway user Manual Model 523240 INT-523240-UM-0606-04... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
1. Introduction ................. 3 Function description..................3 Installation examples ................5 GuestGate Function Basics ............... 5 ™ 2. Installation .................. 7 Recommended Setup ................. 7 Advanced Setup ................10 3. Configuration Options .............. 13 Status Screen .................. 13 Guest Configuration Screen ............... -
Page 3: Introduction
Internet Access for Guests GuestGate is primarily designed to provide configuration-free Internet access for your guests. GuestGate uses the existing Internet connection of your network to provide Web and email access for computers connected in a conference room, a hotel or a public place with wireless network connectivity. GuestGate does not stop here, however. - Page 4 GuestGate automatically adjusts to the guest computer’s TCP/IP settings, providing a true zero guest configuration. Bandwidth Control GuestGate controls how much of your Internet connection speed is dedicated to the guest network. Upload and download bandwidth can be configured individually.
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Page 5: Installation Examples
GuestGate functIon basIcs Ports GuestGate features a total of five 10/100 RJ-45 ports. one port is for the connection of GuestGate to the host network (host port), four ports are INTRodUCTIoN... - Page 6 Internet access. The dHCP server log reveals the host IP address of GuestGate. In the event that no dHCP server is present, GuestGate reverts to its default IP address: 192.168.2.1. In this case, a manual configuration of the host IP settings is necessary.
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Page 7: Installation
RJ-45 port on your existing network (ethernet switch port, router switch port, etc.). Turn on GuestGate and verify that the network connection is active (host led must be lit on GuestGate). Note: The startup process takes up to 30 seconds. Connecting Guests Using standard RJ-45 network cables, you can now connect PCs, notebooks, ethernet switches, hubs or wireless access points to GuestGate’s guest ports. - Page 8 Accessing the Administrator Web Interface from the Host Interface 1. open the log of your dHCP server to find the IP address of GuestGate. GuestGate’s MAC (media access control) address can be found on the bottom of the device. Find this MAC address in your dHCP server’s client log to determine the IP address.
- Page 9 7 . Check “Reboot device.” 8. Click on “exit.” GuestGate now reboots. This takes about 25 seconds. After the reboot, you’ll be redirected to GuestGate’s login page. You can now login with the new password. Note: The administrator Web Interface is designed to let you make changes on all four screens without saving each change individually.
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Page 10: Advanced Setup
If this is not the case, you can still configure GuestGate manually. To do this, you need to turn GuestGate on while it is disconnected from the network. If no dHCP server can be found after three minutes, GuestGate will fall back to its default IP address: 192.168.2.1. - Page 11 Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click on “Properties.” When the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window opens, make the changes as shown. 5. Click “oK” when done. 6. Close the previous windows by clicking “oK,” as well. Your TCP/IP settings are now compatible to GuestGate. INSTAllATIoN...
- Page 12 Connecting to GuestGate via a Web Browser 1. Start your Web browser and open the address http:/ /192.168.2.1. The administrator Web interface login screen then appears. 2. enter the password (1234) and click on “login.” Note: At this point, it is recommended that you change the administrator password as described in the previous section.
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Page 13: Configuration Options
Administrator IP Address: When specified, only this IP address is allowed to connect to the administrator interface of GuestGate. The function “Use this client’s IP address” automatically populates the field with the IP address of the computer currently used to connect to the administrator menu. -
Page 14: Guest Configuration Screen
Configuration Guest Option “separate network for each client (automatic)”: This operational mode is called “Virtual VlAN.” If this option is activated, GuestGate randomly assigns different networks to each connected guest computer. This option should be activated if you want to prevent guest computers from seeing and accessing each other (Virtual VlAN = on). - Page 15 GuestGate’s configuration. GuestGate will not show the welcome page to any computer that has been entered here. You can obtain the MAC address of a connected computer from the GuestGate status screen, or you can perform the following steps (example: Windows 2000/XP).
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Page 16: Host Configuration Screen
IP address you enter in this field. This can be any local or public IP address. Packet Filter Blocked Ports: If you wish to block certain IP addresses, domain names or an entire network, you can enter this here. “Add Host Address” is used to enter domain names such as guestgate.com or intellinet-network.com. CoNFIGURATIoN oPTIoNS... -
Page 17: Welcome Screen
Blocked Addresses: This option lets you specify which outgoing TCP/IP ports you wish to block. enter the port number and click on “Add Port.” GuestGate blocks both TCP and UdP protocols. -
Page 18: Device Settings Screen
It does not replace the banner in the administrator Web interface. Welcome Text You can overwrite the default text with your own custom text. GuestGate supports HTMl tags to format your text. Below is a small selection. • <strong>bold text</strong>... -
Page 19: Firmware Upgrade Process
Where to Obtain New Firmware There are two ways to find out if new firmware is available for the INTellINeT NeTWoRK SolUTIoNS GuestGate HotSpot Gateway. • Check GuestGate’s status page. GuestGate checks if new firmware is available whenever you login to the administrator menu. -
Page 20: Questions & Answers
In order to activate the new configuration, you must also check this box. Note: Saving the settings does not automatically activate them. It is necessary to reboot GuestGate for the new configuration to become active. This way, you can make changes to the configuration (e.g., a new guest password) now and then activate them at a later time. - Page 21 Q: Can I use HTMl code in my custom welcome page? A: Yes. GuestGate does not limit you in any way. If you are an HTMl Web developer, you can create an enhanced welcome page simply by pasting the HTMl code into the welcome page configuration field.
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Page 22: Service & Support
Q: How often does a guest need to authenticate at the welcome page? A: only once. As long as GuestGate is not restarted, the guest will never again be prompted to enter the password and agree to your terms and conditions. -
Page 23: Appendix
7. appenDIx Below is a sample list of common TCP/IP service ports that can be entered in the host configuration of GuestGate to block access to certain services. Port Number Service Name / Description SSH (Secure Shell) Telnet SMTP (outgoing Mail, Sendmail Server Port) - Page 24 INTellINeT NeTWoRK SolUTIoNS ™ offers a complete line of active and passive networking products. Ask your local computer dealer for more information or visit www.intellinet-network.com. Copyright © INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS All products mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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