Chapter 10. Hotspot

Table of Contents

Introduction
Hotspot
Accounts
How to add a new account or edit an existing one
User balance
User connections
Ticket Rates
Add or edit a ticket rate
Statistics
Active Connections
Connection Log
Settings
Dialin
Password
Template Editor
Printout Template
Allowed sites
Client connecting to Endian Hotspot
Login
House guests login
Succesful login

Introduction

Figure 10.1. The Endian Hotspot

The Endian Hotspot

The Endian Hotspot is a powerful hotspot. It can be used for wireless connections as well as for normal LAN connections. This means you can easily connect a wireless access point to the BLUE interface or just a normal switch. With Endian Hotspot you can manage users and their allowed access-time based on pre-paid or post-paid tickets. It is also possible to specify websites that are available without having to log in.

Note

In order to be able to run the Endian Hotspot you will have to have the BLUE zone enabled. The IP of the BLUE interface must belong to a C-class network and it must end with a trailing .1 e.g. 192.168.20.1/24. The bridge for the BLUE zone does not support more than one port.

Note

Usually the hotspot is intended for use with wireless networks, however this is not mandatory. It is as well possible to connect a normal switch to the BLUE LAN port. Please note also that there is no wireless access point supplied with Endian Firewall.

Tip

If you are running a Community version of Endian Firewall and are wondering where your Endian Hotspot may be just upgrade to Endian Firewall Enterprise Edition.