User's Manual Part 1

User’s Guide Chapter 1 – Introduction
Chapter 1 – Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Gemtek Systems 54 Mb High Performance Hotspot-in-a-Box.
The Gemtek Systems P-560 is a high performance and highly integrated Access Controller for public
access networks. It combines a high-speed wireless LAN Access Point, an IP Router, a 4-port LAN
Switch and a complete Access Controller for Wi-Fi Hotspots in one box. One single P-560 can serve
up to 100 simultaneous users (depending on SW license), takes control over authentication,
accounting and routing to the Internet as well as to the operator’s central.
Product Overview
Scalable With Customer Needs
The P-560 Access Controller can be ordered with three different software licenses allowing operators
to extend functionality as their business grows. The basic “Bronze” license already supports all
required functions to operate a public access network for up to 20 simultaneous subscribers. The
“Silver” license is an upgrade for unlimited users (up to 100) and multiple WISP support whereas the
“Gold” software enables wireless LAN switching and remote AP management to the network.
Authentication, Authorization & Accounting
The P-560 supports multiple secure authentication methods from standard web browser login
(Universal Access Method), MAC authentication, to 802.1x/EAP with passwords, certificates or SIM
cards. The integrated real-time accounting system is based on standard RADIUS/EAP and supports
various billing plans from prepaid, pay-per-time, per-volume, per-use or flat rate. Integration into
existing OSS/BSS systems can be done with ease.
Service Differentiation
The integrated Web server of the P-560 allows flexible interaction with common web application
servers, facilitating the provisioning of differentiated services with bandwidth management, location
based and personalized services. Inter-Provider roaming and multi-OSS support is guaranteed by the
persistent usage of standardized protocols and interfaces like RADIUS, HTTPS and XML. As all
Gemtek Systems Access Controllers P-560 is compliant with the recommendations of the Wi-Fi
Alliance WISP roaming group.
Remote Control
The P-560 Hotspot-in-a-Box is placed at the edge of a broadband access network and allows
operators to provide cost effective public Wi-Fi services, by managing per user access control, device
configuration, and radio performance centrally from the operations centre. HTTPs, telnet, SSH or
SNMP over VPN can be used for secure remote management.
Privacy
P-560 supports different levels of security and data encryption. Client stations can be separated on
link layer (Layer2 User Isolation), preventing intruders from accessing the hard discs of other users.
User credentials (passwords) are protected by SSL or EAP-based authentication methods. User traffic
can be encrypted either by VPNs (pass-through) by Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Operators and
service providers can make use of the integrated VPN/tunneling protocols to protect AAA and
management traffic.
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