3G WiFi Meter: 1) Fee-based WiFi solutions 2) Support online metering 3) SMS-based or smart-phone-controlled

Overview

The 3G WiFi Meter (WIFI-B100) is a fee-based or free-registration WiFi solution designed to help all venue owners (e.g. coffee shops, retail stores, chain shops) or bus/coach owners provide their visitors/passengers an immediate WiFi hotspot service, by connecting with 3G network or xDSL/cable modem (optional backup connection).

The Meter is plug-&-play and easy to install. It has a user-friendly GUI for the owner to define the WiFi Internet service charge option (optional).

The end user can easily buy an account card (hourly card or monthly card) or a short message with detailed account information at a Card Selling Point, and then enter the account and password on the PC or other WiFi-enabled device to access Internet through the Meter. When the paid time or free time elapses, Internet access is automatically disconnected and the account is stopped.

Basic FunctionsProvide user-friendly login page for end users to access Internet;Provide real-time information of online duration and traffic to ensure end user’s benefits;Support online metering feature to protect operator’s benefits;Support acquiring account/password info on e-shops (optional);Support generating and distributing accounts via SMS;Support adding monthly account via SMS;Complete AAA (authentication, authorization, and accounting);Offer web-based Hotspot Management System to manage 1000 sets of online Meter and provide printable statistics reports (optional);Marketing cooperation includes customizable portal page, login pages, and information window (optional).HighlightsCompact size to facilitate installation and maintenance;Constructed of aluminum casing with optimized electromagnetic compatibility and heat extraction performance;High-gain antenna can make the Meter acquire stable and fast 3G connection;3G connection with another operator makes hotspot service more reliable and stable (optional);Support linking to xDSL/cable modem via RJ45 as a backup Internet access if 3G network is not available (optional);Support roaming between chain stores with the same account (optional);Simple operation via SMS to help the operator perform routine operation, even without computers or experienced technicians.

Benefits

Venue/bus/coach owners can attract more visitors/passengers and get extra revenue by providing WiFi service;Venue/bus/coach owners can display advertisements for their products on the login page for better promotion, or show ads for other shops to get income;Visitors/passengers can check/send email, browse websites, and use high-speed VPN to connect enterprise network from any WiFi-enabled laptop, PDA, smart mobile phone, or handheld device.Applications 

Suited for indoor or storefront environment, such as:

Coffee shops, pubs, lounge bars, hotels, restaurants;Beauty salons, chain shops, lobby of banks/hotels;Sports area and recreation centers, like bowling, billiards;Exhibition and convention sites;Beaches, parks, swimming pools;Various kinds of public vehicles (e.g. buses, coaches).

 

 

Specifications 

Environmental Conditions	• Operating temperature: -20°C to 50°C• Humidity: 10% ~ 85% non-condensing
Power Requirement	• Input: DC 10~28 V or external power adaptor (input: 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz / output: 12VDC, 1A) • Power consumption: 10 watts
WiFi Operation Range	Radius up to 200 meters (outdoor)
Networking	• IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN• Supports 200 simultaneous users• DHCP server• Static IP WAN client• DHCP WAN client• PPPoE WAN client• PPTP client WAN connection• NAT• IP plug-and-play• Zero end-user configurations
Authentication	• Built-in authentication• Web-based login page authentication• User authentication and accounting
Security and Firewall	• Layer 2 isolation security• IP/MAC/URL address pass through• VPN (IPSec/PPTP) pass through• WPA/WPA2, 64/128 bit WEP data encryption
Management	• Web-based management tool (optional)• SMS-based account inquiry and registration • Support multi-languages: English, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish (optional)
Structural	• Housing Material: Aluminum alloy• WAN Interface: 3G module (EVDO Rev.A / HSUPA) or 1 x RJ45 port (optional) • LAN Interface: 4 x RJ45 ports• Antennas: magnetic-stand, 1 x WiFi (7dBi) and 1 x 3G (10dBi)• Dimensions: 160mm X 150mm X 37mm (not including antenna)• Weight: 0.8 kg

3G WiFi Meter