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.
Technical Specifications
Networking
Support Router, NAT mode
Support static IP, DHCP and PPPoE on WAN interface
Support IP Plug and Play (IP PnP)
Built-in DHCP Server and support DHCP Relay
Support NAT:
DMZ Server Mapping
Public Accessible Server
Port and IP Redirect
Configurable static route
Support email service via designated email server
Support Walled Garden
Support Walled Garden Ad List to post Advertisement website links on user login portal page
Support MAC Address Pass-Through
Support Ethernet connection to external terminal servers
Security
Support security standards: WEP (64/128/152 bits), WPA/WPA2-PSK, IEEE 802.1X, and TKIP & AES Cipher auto negotiation
Support VPN Pass-Through (PPTP)
Support DoS attack protection
Support Layer 2 isolation
Wireless Layer 2 Firewall
Support MAC Access Control List
Configurable user Black List
Allows MAC address and user identity binding for local user authentication
User Management
Support 500 local accounts
Support 2000 on-demand accounts for visitors
Simultaneous support for multiple authentication methods (Local, RADIUS*2, and On-demand)
Support local account roaming
Policy-based access control (per-role assignments based on Firewall Policies, Routing, Login Schedule, Bandwidth and Session)
User Session Management:
SSL protected login portal page
Support multiple logins with one single account
Session idle timer
Session and account expiration control
Login time frame control
Session limit
Import/Export local and on-demand accounts from/to a CSV file
Monitoring and Reporting
Online status monitoring of users
Uplink (WAN) connection failure alert
Support SYSLOG server for diagnosis and troubleshooting
Support User Logs for traffic recording
Support user traffic session (TCP/UDP) logging
Event Log
System Administration
Web-based management UI
Customizable login and logout portal page
SSH remote management
Remote firmware upgrade
Console management
NTP time synchronization
Backup and restore the system configuration
SNMP v1/v2c
4ipWES (Press-n-Connect) button for WDS Easy Setup
Accounting and Billing
Provide billing plans for On-demand accounts
Various on-demand account types: Usage, Duration, Volume, and Hotel Cut-off
Session expiration control for On-demand accounts
Detailed per-user traffic history based on time for both local and On-demand accounts
Traffic history report in an automatic email to administrator
Support credit card payment via external payment gateway (Authorize.Net, PayPal, SecurePay, WorldPay)
Support RADIUS accounting
Support RADIUS VSA for volume-based quota of an external RADIUS server
On-demand account batch creation
Send automatic e-mail to report User Log, on-demand User Log, and Monitor IP status respectively
Wireless Radio Specifications
Wi-Fi standard: IEEE 802.11n/b/g in 2.4GHz frequency band
Modulation: OFDM, DSSS, CCK
Wireless Interface: 1 x 802.11 n/b/g (300/11/54 Mbps)
2 x 5dBi detachable (SMA Connector) field-replaceable Antenna
RF output power: 100mW EIRP
Number of multiple SSIDs: 2
Number of WDS links: 2
Hardware Specifications
Metal case compliant with IP50 Standard
WAN Port: 1 × 10/100/1000 Base-T
LAN Port: 4 × 10/100/1000 Base-T
Console Port: 1 x DB9
USB Port: 1
Quick Button ×1
LED Indicators: 1 × Power, 1 × WAN, 4 × LAN, 1 × WLAN, 1 × Internet Connection, 1 × WES, 1 × USB
Physical and Power
AC Input: 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
DC Output: 5V, 2A
Form factor: Wall Mountable
Dimensions (W x D x H): 8.7" x 5" x 1.3" (220 mm x 127 mm x 33 mm)
Weight: 1.8 lbs (0.82 kg)
Environment
Operation Temperature: -30 ~ 70 °C (-22 ~ 158 °F)
Storage Temperature: -40 ~ 85 °C (-40 ~ 185 °F)
Operation Humidity: 10% ~ 80% (Non-condensing)
Storage Humidity: 5% ~ 90% (Non-condensing)
Certifications
Package Contents
4ipnet HSG260 main unit x 1
CD-ROM (User’s Manual and QIG) x 1
Quick Installation Guide (QIG) x 1
Power Adaptor x 1
Detachable Antenna x 2
Console Cable x 1
Ethernet Cable x 1