Knowledge Base documents LANCOM Public Spot Option and Public Spot scenarios

Description:

This master document contains links to Knowledge Base articles in which describe the ways to configure hotspot scenarios with the LANCOM Public Spot option based on configuration examples.

This document provides useful hints about what you need to consider when you configure or customize the LANCOM Public Spot for operation in large-scale scenarios such as at trade fairs, major events, etc. We also describe the scenarios where a LANCOM WLC (WLAN Controller) would usually be operated.

This document describes how to use the LANCOM Setup Wizard to configure a simple Public Spot scenario.


Configuring a separate guest network (LAN & WLAN) with Public Spot and content-filter functions

The example configuration outlined here represents a typical scenario, such as for a hotel with a public LAN and wireless LAN access points.


Configuring a Public Spot scenario for connection to the PMS system Micros Fidelio

This document describes how to configure a Public Spot scenario which is connected to the property management system (PMS) Micros Fidelio.


Securing LANCOM routers and access points operating a Public Spot

This document describes the recommended configuration settings for securing the access to LANCOM routers and access points which are operating a Public Spot.


Implementing own Web sites for the LANCOM Public Spot Option

This document describes the procedure for storing your own Web site in the Public Spot module in order to adapt the layout to your own needs.

This document describes how to incorporate the terms and conditions of use into the web site of the Public Spot option. Users must accept these terms and conditions of use before they can login to the Public Spot.


LANCOM Public Spot: Login simply by accepting the general terms & conditions

As of LCOS version 8.82, it is possible to login to the LANCOM Public Spot simply by confirming the general terms & conditions. To facilitate this, the general terms & conditions must be a part of the Welcome page.


LANCOM Public Spot: Configuring automatic re-login

Usually, a user wishing to connect to the Public Spot has to login to an appropriate Internet page as supplied by the Public Spot. This can be an inconvenience, in particular for modern devices, which automatically login to a known wireless LAN, connect to the Internet and retrieve information by themselves.

The LANCOM Public Spot provides an automatic re-login function, which stores the access credentials and the MAC address of each authenticated Public Spot user. If one of these MAC addresses is detected again at a later date, the user is logged-in automatically. The user is thus immediately on the Internet and does not need to reopen a browser to login to the Public Spot.


Setting up time or volume budgets for LANCOM Public Spot users

This document describes how to set up individual time and/or volume budgets for the users of the LANCOM Public Spot.

A time or volume budget causes a Public Spot user to be logged off from the Public Spot when they reach the time limit or the maximum permitted data volume. They then no longer have access to the Public Spot.


Using the LANCOM Public Spot Wizard for configuration and sending login data by e-mail

This document describes how you set up a Public Spot scenario with the LANCOM Public Spot Wizard and send the login data by e-mail.


Using the LANCOM Public Spot Wizard for configuration and sending login data via SMS

This document describes how you set up a Public Spot scenario with the LANCOM Public Spot Wizard and send the login data via external E-Mail-to-SMS gateway.


Public Spot user logout

To log out from the Public Spot, users go to a pop-up window that opens in the web browser when the user initially logs on. However, many browsers suppress this function with a pop-up blocker.


Bandwidth management for allocating bandwidths to individuals and groups

This document describes how to configure the allocation of bandwidth for individual Public Spot users or by means of Public Spot user groups.


Logging Public Spot user logins and log offs with an external SYSLOG client

This document explains the steps required to an set up an external SYSLOG client (e.g. kiwi) for logging the information when Public Spot users login and log off.