4ipnet HSG260 Wireless Hotspot Gateway

4ipnet HSG260 is the most economical yet feature-rich Wireless Hotspot Gateway, targeting mini-size stores who want to provide small, single-point wireless Internet access service. HSG260 is a perfect choice for beginners to run hotspot businesses. It does not cost a fortune to buy a pile of equipment, nor does it take the skills of an expert to glue multiple applications out of multiple freeware.

Feature-packed for hotspot operation, HSG260 comes with built-in 802.11n/b/g access point, web server and web pages for clients to login, easy logo-loading for branding a hotspot store, simple user/visitor account management tool, payment plans, PayPal credit card gateway, traffic logs, IP sharing and etc. Equipped with 4ipnet’s patent-pending 4ipWES (Press-n-Connect)technology, the HSG260 is able to establish an automatic WDS link with up to 2 access points at the touch of a button. Extending wireless network coverage is a breeze. To open a hotspot store is at finger tips with HSG260 connecting to the Internet pipe via ADSL/Cable/Satellite modem. HSG260 also brings in an extra advantage - the wall-mountable, dust-proof (IP50) metal housing.

 

4ipnet HSG260 Wireless Hotspot Gateway Features

2.4GHz 2 x 2 MIMO Field Replaceable Antenna & Backward Compatible with 802.11n/b/g

• The antenna diversity design enhances the connection reliability to improve data transmission capability
• Two detachable antennas for optimal wireless coverage and field replacement flexibility
• Equipped with a high-speed IEEE 802.11n/b/g wireless network interface, transmission rates up to 300Mbps

Easy Installation and Operation

• Support various broadband deployment options (T1, DSL, Cable) via static IP, DHCP and PPPoE
• Integrated access point enables Wi-Fi access and eliminates the need for additional device
• Built-in user database provides sufficient account capacity for different operation scenarios
• Work on-demand account generator to provide user accounts for visitor-based, on-demand operations
• Quick Button feature is a purposely built hardware button designed for generating & printing an account from a pre-defined billing plan. Simply connect a PRT100 to the Console port and begin your hotspot service without further configuration with Quick Button

Integrated Security Features

• Standards-based data encryption and user authentication: WEP, WPA, WPA2, IEEE 802.1X
• Secure guest and administrator access using web-based login and administration over SSL
• Configurable packet filtering policies enhance data traffic security
• 4ipWES (Press-n-Connect) with push button enables quick/auto WDS link
• Built-in DoS protection prevents malicious hackers from collapsing the network

Effective User Management

• Complete authentication mechanism blocks unauthenticated users from gaining access to the network
• Role-based and policy-based control policies enhances the protection against malicious users
• “On-line user list” monitors real-time status of each individual user
• Allow session expiration control for On-demand users by time basis

Flexible Accounting and Billing

• Programmable billing profiles allow operators to customize the billing plans for On-demand users
• Bandwidth control enables class of service for different levels of users and maximize profits
• Detailed per-user traffic history log for analysis and record keeping

For a self-proprietor who owns one or several small shops, serving wireless internet service is no magic via HSG260. Many auto-service shops and dental clinics find an HSG260 in service makes their customers’ waiting time a breeze. Small coffee shops can offer time-based hotspot service by compliment coupons or paid by hours at ease. For small professional offices such as accounting or law firms who demand high-level network security, a standalone HSG260 enables the offices to provide managed Internet service to their clients or visitors in an isolated fashion, free of charge, while securely preventing unauthorized access to the intranet.

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