WHOTSPOT IN A BOX HOTSPOT CONTROLLER
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MANAGED WIRELESS SUBSCRIBER GATEWAY
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Are you interested in a low cost solution to provide pay-per-use WiFi
internet access to your customers?
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Are you an entrepreneur looking to start your own WiFi business or
Internet Cafe?
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Are you a student looking for a great self-operating summer job,
with revenue streams continuing year-round?
If you answered YES to any of these questions,
then a Whotspot Wireless Subscriber Gateway is the
solution for you!
WHAT IS A WIFI GATEWAY?
A WiFi Gateway is a specially configured
wireless router. It performs similar to a low-cost
commercial router that you can purchase at your local
computer shop. However, where it differs is in the firmware
which controls the unit. The specially configured firmware
forces the router to connect to Whotspot's backend servers
on the internet. This allows your custom portal page to
appear and requires all users to sign in with a valid
account before they can surf freely. The intelligence is
hosted on our servers, and the router simply takes orders
from our servers based on what services you have asked us to
perform. So, while you can purchase a lower cost WiFi Router
at your local shop, you can not purchase
firmware-configured Whotspot Gateway there.
$399 Complete WiFi Starter Package
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Whotspot WRT50 is our lowest cost offering. It is really three devices in one
box. First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which lets
you connect Wireless-G or Wireless-B devices to the network.
There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to
connect your wired-Ethernet devices. Connect four PCs
directly, or daisy-chain out to more hubs and switches to
create as big a network as you need. Finally, the Router
function ties it all together and lets your whole network
share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection, files,
and other resources such as printers and hard disk storage
space. Supports up to 25 users.
This product has been tested
with Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology for compatibility
and interoperability, further enhancing your wireless
experience. NOTE: This WiFi Gateway
supports most internet connection types directly. Just plug
it in and it works! PPPoE connections require a secondary
router like a D-Link DI-604 Router. Simply program the
D-Link router with your PPPoE account information, connect
it to your DSL modem, plug the WiFi gateway into the D-Link
and you are done! Great device for the WiFi
starter on a limited budget! (more...)
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$499 Complete WiFi Package
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 WS-160:
Standard 802.11g WiFi Gateway, Café Edition
The WS-160 works with all Wi-Fi-compliant 802.11g and
802.11b access cards. It requires no special client, and
works seamlessly with laptops, desktop computers and PDAs
running Windows®, Macintosh®, Linux, Unix, Palm® and other
operating systems. The WS-160 can support up to 50
concurrent users, operates at up to 54 Mbps and has a range
of up to 980 feet (300 meters) outdoors. Easily wire in
additional access points to extend the range. Replaceable
antenna. Add a 500mW Antenna booster
and blow away the competition!
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DHCP/Dynamic and Static IP support - saves
you money because you do not need a Static IP from your ISP.
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1 WAN/4 LAN ports - all auto-sensing - no
need to worry about cross-over cables
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Connects to DSL/Cable Modems or other
routers
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Supports Whotspot Radius authentication,
subscriber management
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Customize locations where end-users can
visit free (walled garden).
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Network isolation and more…
NOTE: This WiFi Gateway supports
most internet connection types directly. Just plug it in and
it works! PPPoE connections require a secondary router like
a D-Link DI-604 Router. Simply program the D-Link router
with your PPPoE account information, connect it to your DSL
modem, plug the WiFi gateway into the D-Link and you are
done!
Warranty Options
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The Whotspot Gateway can be deployed in a Hotspot
or Hot Zone for public high-speed access the Internet. The
Gateway immediately recognizes new end-users on the network,
remembers returning users and redirects their browser to
customized web pages. There's no need for end-users to
change any of their network settings or load any special
software to access your Hotspot services...its completely
plug and play with any browser! The Integrated wireless
access point is fully compatible with all WiFi 802.11b and
802.11g compliant devices and offers the highest output
allowed by the FCC for fantastic range. The Gateway can mount
easily on a wall or even under a counter and has a standard
WAN port to connect to any DSL or T1 broadband modem plus an
integrated 4 port hub to add extension access points or to
connect to a wired network such as a hotel.
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Need more power? Checkout the
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WHAT YOU ALSO NEED
With every Business Class intelligent WiFi Gateway
you purchase, you should also get a
mousepad, table cards, poster and sample surfcards. We call
this our startup marketing kit. Each gateway purchase also
includes a custom
branded venue portal page, no merchant account required -
Whotspot processes everything, accept all major credit
cards, dynamic IP support - you can plug our gateway into
your DSL or Cable modem or into another router - you do not
need a static IP from your ISP - this alone saves you the
cost of the package! - monthly statistics reports for online
account purchases, technical support maintenance and
monitoring.
With our
Whotspot WiFi Gateway, you will be able to instantly charge
surfers for internet access at a rate that you determine -
or offer it for FREE.
You can sell Prepaid, SurfCards or allow your customers to
purchase an account online with their favourite credit card.
We handle all the billing and subscriber management. We
process the credit cards. All you need is an internet
connection to get started immediately.
YOU MAY ALSO NEED
For larger or more complex installations,
you may need additional WiFi access points, stronger
(high-gain) antennas, repeaters or wireless bridges. (more...)
Our Gateways are preconfigured to support
Dynamic IP and Static IP. However, if you are using PPPoE
(Ask your ISP) you will need an additional low cost router
to connect between the Whotspot Gateway and your DSL Modem.
If you have a PPPoE connection from your ISP, it will
be necessary to first connect another low cost router to
your internet connection. Any router that supports PPPoE is
fine. Typical products like the D-Link DI-604 or Netgear RP614 are excellent choices. After you
have configured the router to connect to your ISP, simply
plug the WS Gateway into one of the router’s LAN ports. No
additional configuration will be needed. You may also
purchase a router in our eStore.
Creating a Hot Spot couldn’t be easier!
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Scout out potential hotspot locations. Read through our
section on Market Solutions for some great ideas!
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Talk to the location owner. Explain how the system works. If the
location owner is willing to purchase the equipment, sell it to them at
the full list price. You will receive a commission directly
from Whotspot, and recurring commissions on all revenue generated from
users surfing at the location. If the location owner does not want to
purchase the equipment, you buy it and own the WiFi location. Typically,
you will offer the location owner a percentage of the revenue in the
range of 10% - 20%. In a short while, you will have
recouped your investment and started up the path to profitability.
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To activate the WINABOX, first, the wireless access device is
connected to an existing High-Speed Internet connection.
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Next, anyone with an Wi-Fi ready computer will sign up for one of
the convenient service plans on a
customized portal page.
The customer is now wirelessly connected to the Internet anywhere within
a 300 foot range of the access device!
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If the location is great, and you want to expand your business, add
some PC's equipped with Kiosk Management Software.
Need More information?
Want to contact us for more details?
Are you amazed that someone would
actually pay to use your internet connection when there are
so many free hotspots? Checkout our
Fee or Free section.
Want to expand your Whotspot
Gateway to service a large outdoor area like a Marina or
Golf course? Download our
Low-Cost Outdoor Solution [PDF]
