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Hotspot Software : Installation and Configuration as
Hotspot WI-FI
The Softvision Explorer can manage internet access
for computers or other devices like PDA, mobile phones etc., using wireless
connections. These devices do not require any software to access Hotspots
managed by the program.
Softvision Explorer supports two different types of
Hotspots :
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Hotspot
on LAN 2 : this type of Hotspot is based on one or more wireless Access
Point connected, possibly through a switch, to a second network card
(LAN 2) on the server. The configuration of this section is necessary if you
wish to use the software as a Hotspot or to manage connections on LAN 2. In
this screen you will have to specify which network card is connected to the
network with the internet connection (LAN 1) and which network card is
connected to the wireless Access Point of LAN 2. If you are using a Router
wireless, you will also have to specify the IP addresses of the WAN and LAN
ports of the Router Wireless. These are set at the default values of
192.168.2.1 (WAN) and 192.168.1.1 (LAN). Finally, with the “Use internal
NAT” option, you can avoid changing the modem’s routing tables. This
function is available only for Windows XP and Vista with the firewall
active. For further information on this type of configuration, we strongly
advise you to consult the guide to installation and configuration of the
software. Lastly, the redirection mode specifies the technique to use for
redirect users not logged in on the authentication page. This mode must run
as "standard" in the majority of cases. You must use the "Alternative" mode
only when there are problems with the other mode (for example with some
particular modems).
- RADIUS
Hotspot : uses wireless systems that communicate with Softvision
Explorer using the RADIUS protocol. It is possible to use any wireless
router that supports DD-WRT and CoovaAP firmware (Linksys 54GL, Netgear
Wrg614 etc.) or any other system that supports the RADIUS certification. In
this section you will need to specify the 'Shared secret' necessary for the
RADIUS protocol and one or more locations.
For detailed information on the set up of this type of Hotspot, consult page
'Set up of a RADIUS Hotspot'.
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