Windows-based
software for WiFi Hotspot billing. Control time and bandwidth
usage of wired and wireless laptops without any client software
installations. Your customers will be redirected to login page to pay before
getting Internet access.
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 Antamedia HotSpot Billing Software is Windows PC gateway software which enables control and charging for Internet access using captive portal technology. This software is suitable for all purposes where customers should get fast login to system without Client software installations. Upon connecting to network (using wireless cards or UTP cable), customer will be prompted to type username and password to get access to Internet. Customer will see their time and bandwidth usage and will be able to refill their time when needed. This screenshoot shows main user interface. On the right you can see buttons to access main options (Computers, Accounts, Statistics, Setup, Logout). Central part of the screen displays current customers, along with their IP and MAC address, Username, Time Left, Bandwidth Download and Upload, and inactivity interval. |
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Windows
Compatible Windows software with user-friendly interface. It doesn't require any proprietary hardware so you can use any standard PC with two network cards to create HotSpot billing gateway. Zero Client Administration Web-based login, no client software installation is required. Our software secures your hotspot by forcing all customers to login screen. Any operating system and any Internet browser can be used on customer computer (like Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, Safari, Konqueror). |
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User Accounts Create
prepaid user accounts with username and passwordUser
accounts are time limited, when session ends customer can continue
browsing after buying additional timeAdd
time to account and print receiptUnlimited
time option (could be used to enable
only bandwidth limits)Set
expiration date (starts from first account
login)Set
allowed access hours for loginAccount
can be temporary disabledDisable
inactivity timeout (customer doesn't have to relogin after specified
inactivity time)Time
left modification (optional)
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Bandwidth
Limit Control (Traffic Shaping Management) Bandwidth limit is configured in Kb/s for each user account separately and represents speed of customer connection to the Internet. You can sell high bandwidth accounts for additional fee or save more bandwidth for VIP customers. Example: set 10 KB/s for regular accounts and 100 KB/s for special accounts Bandwidth Quota Control (Traffic Quota Management) Bandwidth quota is configured in Mbytes for every account and represents total amount of traffic available to customer. Example: Customer can download 10 MB in one hour. If customer uses bandwidth quota and still has time left, additional bandwidth can be ordered |
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Accept Credit Cards Payment process is completely automated and customer is able to choose username, password and pricing plan (like 1 Hour Internet time or one month unlimited access). You will not need staff to sell tickets. A single easy-to-use setup interface enables transaction processing with any Major Internet Payment Gateway including PayPal (customer will not need PayPal account). |
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Customize
pages displayed in customer browser Each page can be customized to fit your corporate layout. You can put your company logo, change colors etc. Different login pages for specific IP or MAC You can create different login pages for different network segments. For example, wifi users connected to one access point will see one login page and users connected to second access point will see different login page |
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Packet
Filter You can specify IP and port blocking rules for outgoing traffic. For example disable IP addresses 80.10.10.10 to 80.100.100.100 and port range 10-100. This will prevent access to mail, ftp, web servers in specified IP range. Option can be used to limit only specific services, like limit ftp or email usage by blocking these ports and setting range to large segment. |
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SMTP Roaming Enable sending E-mails from any email client software without having to change smtp server. Traffic from port 25 is redirected to your own E-mail server. This option solves problem when customer ISP require connecting to their own line to send E-mails. |
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URL Filtering Block access to web sites that contains specified keywords in url address. You can prevent access to porn, warez etc. URL Tracking Log URL addresses that customers visit along with their username, IP, date and time, and notification if access was allowed or blocked |
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MAC Whitelist Enable specified computers (identified by MAC address of network card) to pass-through the HotSpot gateway without authentification. For example: allow some computers from your cafe to pass login page if these computers already use Internet Cafe management software. Other computers, like WiFi Laptops will still be redirected for login Web Site Whitelist Customer can browse specified web sites without authentification. You can set up company web site or web site with advertisements which will be free for all customers. If customers wants to find out more, login will be required |
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Reports Check out earnings for a specified time period, computer or employee. Export data as pdf, html, csv or text report. You can filter database by date, action, username, computer IP or MAC address Activity Log HotSpot stores different actions performed by employees or customers, including sales, session start and stop, time of login attempts etc. Database is encoded and protected from unauthorized modifications |
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Create
Prepaid Tickets Create user accounts in advance and print them as tickets. You can sell such tickets on counter, reception, using vending machine etc. Charge Additional Time When customer runs out of time, extra minutes or hours could be added to existing account Charge Additional Bandwidth The same applies for bandwidth. Additional MBytes are specifies in blocks like 1 MB cost $1.00, 5 MB cost $3.00 etc. Taxes Very flexible tax system will fit in any country tax regulation. There are 3 different taxes with tax on tax option. Receipts Configure receipts to show your company logo, hotspot name, header and footer. Optionally print date and time on receipt |
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Employee Accounts Every employee has his own account (username and password) which is used for HotSpot login. Employee activity is also logged with the time and type of action performed. |
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InfoBox It's a popup browser window which shows time remaining on user account and bandwidth quota left Instant Keywords Customer can type INFO or LOGOUT to quickly show InfoBox or to finish his session. Account is updated and time left stored for future use |
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Multiple
Location Support Connect all your hotspots in one network and you can use the same database. Your customers will be able to use their remaining time in any of the hotspot locations. For example, large resort can provide UTP connection in every room and install several access points in restaurants, lobby, by the pool etc. |
 Customer Comments: "So far everything is working exactly how we had hoped. Thank you very much for the Database addition to capture emails... I'll be sure to recommend your product and services." Don Troup - Luminous Technology Services - CanadaMore Comments & Awards |
Our HotSpot solution works with any active and passive network hardware. You are not required to buy specific access point models and in many cases not even required to reconfigure your network. HotSpot is a captive portal software that acts as a gateway - it will accept traffic to one network card, analyze it, and if customer is allowed to browse, it will pass traffic to second network card connected to Internet using preferred line (ADSL, Cable, WiFi...). |
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Topology 1: Basic network topology, few laptops, access point, computer running HotSpot software Topology 2: Second example shows laptops, access point, switch that connects wireless and wired computer, computer running HotSpot billing software which is connected on Internet using router and ISDN line Topology 3: This example shows laptops and PDAs connected to two different access points, router, ethernet connected computers using switch, computer running HotSpot software which is connected on Internet using router and ADSL line
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ISP or Wireless ISP (WISP) It supports wired and wireless connections and it's not hardware limited to specific access point models Internet Café, Cyber Café A great add-on to existing cybercafe offer and test bed for larger HotSpot business Resort, Hotel, Motel Every Hotel and Resort is expected today to offer wireless Internet. Kiosk add-on to accept WiFi laptops Many kiosks can charge only user working on it. Why not provide Wi-Fi Billing in the same Kiosk box and charge multiple users at the same time ? Airports, Terminals, Public Transport Some of the largest hotspots are located in big airports and with further laptop price decrease WiFi usage is expected to grow Restaurant, Coffee Shop & Conference Center Restaurants offer free and paid Internet access allowing people to do the job while taking additional order University, School and other education institutions Shopping Mall & Business Center Enterprise that wants to provide guest access Operators of any visitor-based network or Wi-Fi Hotspots Please check our article: What You Should Know When Starting HotSpot Business |
 Customer Comments: "We’ve been using your hotspot software for over 6mths now. We wanted a product that would allow us to grant guests wireless access to the internet without exposing our domain to risk. The solution was to have a separate internet connection with software that would allow us to manage guest usage. Your hotspot software has proven itself to be perfect for that job. It was an easy to install and configure. " Lance Misa - Te Kohanga Reo National Trust - New Zealand More Comments & Awards |
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1. Software License, valid for unlimited time for current version 2. Unlimited technical support 7 days/week: Email, Phone, Online support with MSN and Skype 3. Free versions until next major version (Usual version life cycle is more than 2 years) 4. Special offers regularly announced to registered customers 5. Discounts for next licenses purchased 6. Access to latest builds 7. Access to community forums
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