Chapter 3: The Subscriber Interface; Overview - Nomadix Universal subscriber gateway User Manual

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The Subscriber Interface
This chapter provides an overview and a sample scenario for the USG's Subscriber
Interface. It also includes a section outlining the authorization and billing processes
utilized by the system, and a section on the Information and Control Console (ICC).

Overview

The Subscriber Interface is the window to the solution provider's Web site, and much
more than that. When a subscriber accesses the solution provider's high speed
network, the USG points their browser to a sign-in page. The USG then creates a
database entry that automatically records the subscriber's Media Access Control
(MAC) address and integrates this address with an external credit card authorization
system for secure billing. Like a router, the USG continuously tracks subscriber IP
and MAC settings, eliminating the need for further sign-ins and ensuring that
subscriber usage and billing is recorded accurately. The USG also eliminates
configuration issues between the subscriber's computer and the network.
The Subscriber Interface is the portal Web site of the solution provider's broadband
network, and as such, its appearance and functionality reflect the needs of the solution
provider. The USG is a gateway to this network, providing connection services that
enable and automate an effective Enterprise relationship between a supplier (the
solution provider) and its customer (the subscriber). The USG's role in this customer/
supplier relationship is effectively "invisible" to subscribers.
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The Subscriber Interface
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