4ipnet NetTicketGen Network Ticket Generator Set, SDS100 Smart Device Server and PRT100 POS Printer, is able to provide the easy hotspot solution that turns your venue instantly into a managed, branded and moneymaking hotspot.

SDS100 Device Server and PRT100 POS Printer lead a simpler way to serve the hotspot area. Designed to support account generation, SDS100 Device Server triggers the built-in On-Demand billing plan(s) inside 4ipnet WHG Controllers or HSG Gateways and then prints account tickets with the PRT100 POS Printer. Each WHG Controller or HSG Gateway can simultaneously support multiple NetTicketGen Network Ticket Generator Sets via the network. The on-demand accounts can be generated at the counter by the hotspot owner by pressing a few buttons on the SDS100 Device Server to print account tickets. All PRT100 POS Printers connect directly to SDS100 Device Server with serial port (in RS-232) and SDS100 has a standard TCP/IP (in RJ-45) interface, so it is easy for NetTicketGen Network Ticket Generator Set to join your network!

How it Works:
Price Hot Spot access by:
*Usage, Date Volume, Duration, Purchase
*Press buttons on Ticket Generator
*Print an Account Ticket

4ipnet Wi-Fi Hotspot Kit includes:

Item 1: HSG200 Wireless Hotspot Gateway, (1) 2×2 MIMO 802.11n/b/g with
802.3af standard PoE support, Built-in & external RADIUS authentication,
Versatile billing plans for on-demand accounts. potal options, Real-time monitoring of
online users

Item 2: Hotspot Network Ticket Generator – SDS100 Smart Device Server

Item 3: POS Printer for simple account generation & ticket printing
 

For more information, please contact SF WiFi. info@sfwifi.com

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SF WiFi understands this could be an issue. Customers taking up space while purchasing very few items. Sounds like my brother in law. We won’t get into the discussion of what is the intended use of a café, coffee shop and should a person be allowed to “geek out” for hours on end. That is a business model blog best suited for a business site.

SF WiFi will suggest that wireless hot spots become “smart hot spots”

Wireless Hot Spots can still maintain free wireless network to customers, but tighten up on the services provided. By utilizing a controller or gateway device the hot spots can regulate the customer’s connection time, limit bandwidth per customer, redirect customers to a login page listing café specials and advertisements. Then configure a customer auto logout of the system after 30 minutes. Wireless network access can be made available with a specific access code printed with each receipt. Ensuring that paying customers get “free” wireless with every purchase. 

Coffee Shops, Café – Take control of your hotspot and make it work for you. But don’t kick out my brother in law – I don’t want him showing up at my door.

4ipnet makes such Gateway devices which can be found at the SF WiFi store:
http://www.sf-wifi.com/blog/store/

Contact SF WiFi for more information.