Easy Operation and Reliable Internet Connection Various broadband deployment options support (T1, DSL, Cable) via static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, and PPTP. On-demand account generation provides user accounts for visitor-based operations. Load balancing and WAN failover functions enhance bandwidth utilization with reliable Internet connection. Powerful Network Security Capabilities Standards-based data encryption: WEP, WPA, WPA2, IEEE 802.1X, and IPSec VPN. Secure guest and administrator access using web-based login and administration over SSL. Diverse user authentication methods, including Local and On-demand accounts, POP3, LDAP, RADIUS, Windows Domain, and SIP authentication. Built-in DoS protection keeps malicious hackers from collapsing the network. Site-to-site VPN tunnels across different locations allow hotspot venues to securely connect with one another and share the same account database. Comprehensive User Management Role-based access control enhances the protection against malicious users. Service Zone function partitions a physical network into up to 9 virtual networks, each with its own definable access control profiles. Hotspot owners can provide different customers and staff with different levels of network services. Individual user bandwidth limit enables flexible traffic control for different scenarios. Centralized Access Point (AP) Management Centralized remote control and automatic AP discovery. Management and monitoring of managed APs via web-based administration interface, including AP's system settings, online status, enabling/disabling, reset, and firmware upgrade. Periodically monitors APs and notifies administrator of problematic APs. Flexible Accounting and Billing Configurable billing profiles allow operators to customize billing plans for on-demand users. Billing report gives a summary of transaction records for on-demand users. Support online payment with credit card through Authorize.net and PayPal.