4ipnet Wireless LAN Controller

All-Around Access Point Management:

4ipnet WHG controllers address issues of network performance to security and reliability with advanced features such as centralized AP discovery, automatic AP provisioning, load balancing, and detailed status monitoring.

Flexible & Extensive User Authentication:

When users try to log in to Wi-Fi at a public location, some form of browser-based authentication is often encountered. In simple terms, browser-based authentication is the process by which a user is not allowed access until authenticating (entering a correct username and password combination) in a web browser page. Even if Wi-Fi access at an establishment is free, the acceptance of a terms and conditions can still be interpreted as “authentication” – the denial of access until an action is performed.
Another form of user authentication commonly used today is 802.1X authentication, where clients communicate with a backend RADIUS server that contains account information of all the network’s users. 802.1X is the preferred method of authentication in environments where security is of the utmost concern, such as in enterprises and government facilities.

Easy Guest Wi-Fi Access:

In many public venues, the ability to provide easy guest access without users having to enter login credentials is a much-desired feature. For organizations offering Wi-Fi service, creating guest accounts can be a big hassle, especially if there are an immense number of guests each day. The WHG controllers allow network administrators to provide guests with an easy method to login – the guests only have to enter their e-mail address before gaining access to the Internet. Furthermore, the guest accounts can be limited by time, and have the same comprehensive access control profiles as regular users (e.g. bandwidth limitations, firewall rules, etc.).

Micros Opera PMS Integration:

For the hotel industry, Property Management Systems (PMS) have long been in place to reduce the IT overhead for hotel staff and personnel. Hotel PMS are typically comprehensive software suites that manage a variety of operational tasks, such as guest reservations, guest details, and room billing. 4ipnet wireless LAN controllers come with a built-in interface to Micros Opera PMS, making the process of providing Wi-Fi accounts for guests a walk in the park. Accounts no longer need to be manually created, and usernames and passwords do not need to be manually configured. Why operate two systems, when you only need to operate one?

Benefits

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  Higher ROI on WLAN Infrastructure

  As Wi-Fi enabled handheld devices such as smartphones and tablets become ever so prevalent in our daily lives, businesses and network operators alike are faced with a mind-boggling dilemma – how to simultaneously address the needs of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), manage Wi-Fi users, and maintain network service quality for mission critical applications. 4ipnet’s WHG wireless LAN controllers are designed exactly with these requirements in mind, and with a total cost of ownership that satisfies even the most price conscious, organizations are guaranteed to receive an unmatched ROI on their wireless network infrastructure.
  

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  Optimized Mobility Supporting BYOD:

  4ipnet's WHG controllers support a variety of mobility features that aim to make enterprise Wi-Fi both easier to use and simpler to manage. For example, by supporting fast roaming, users on mobile devices can be on-the-go without worrying about interrupted connections. It is also not uncommon to see a single user with multiple handheld devices - with the WHG controller, all of the devices can login to Wi-Fi using the same username and password. Finally, mobile-optimized captive portals and printable ticket-based QR code automatic login are additional methods for a user to easily get online from their mobile device.

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  Reliable Wireless Network Operation:

  For enterprises, reliable network operation is one of the essential requirements for its network infrastructure. Interruptions of Internet connectivity means lost productivity and revenue. 4ipnet WHG controllers come with redundancy, uplink failover, and status update notifications feature to ensure the reliability of wireless networks