WIRELESS /BroadbandCaf Network Setup

Requirements:
1. Pentium 4 or above CPU as server 2. Network Switch 3. Two to Five kilometer long range 2.4 GHz Outdoor Access point w/ Omni antenna 4. Internet Access 5. STP Cabling 6. UTP cabling

Setup:
Wireless caf would run a Linux based server that supports captive portal for authentication of user as well as NATing of the internet service. Connectivity to users would be facilitated by the use of a long range 2.4 GHz wireless Access Point, bridged to the server. STP cabling would be use for server to AP connection for outdoor protection and interference while UTP would be used for indoor cabling.

Software:
Aradial:
Aradial provides:

Carrier grade RADIUS server / AAA Aradial Policy Controller - QoS controller Prepaid Billing Software Advanced Portals and Self care for ISP and Hotspots Prepaid Cards VOIP Calling Cards Refillable voucher cards to refill existing user account Credit Card Payments system VOIP Interconnect system

WiMAX CSN

Aradial Radius software benefits are:

Easy installation Easy implementation Easy to operate Easy to customize Full compliance to standards and devices High performance High Availability and reliability Scalability

Cost : 900 euros

Hotspotexpress :
Cost effective billing Solution with practically unlimited scalability,Single platform to manage Wired/wireless users to optimize internet usage,Cost effective Pre-paid and Post-paid billing solution made on LINUX Components. hotspot Express provides a complete solution services, software, and gear designed to let you run a public access wired/wireless network business of any size. hotspot Express gives you the flexibility to provide free, paid, or advertising-supported Wi-Fi Cost - $ 750

UTM5: Hotspot Billing Software

This technology allows rendering fully automated Internet access. The only required thing for a customer is to buy a prepaid card (e.g., at the reception of a hotel, or in a cafe), and the billing system "UTM5" will care about the rest. Service Usage Data Sources:

Net flow v5 RADIUS accounting IPDR or any logs SNMP sFlow, IP accounting

Antamedia HotSpot Software 2.0.3 (windows Based)

Windows-based WiFi Hotspot billing software which helps you in controlling and billing your customers for the Internet usage without any client software installations. Customers are redirected to the login page to enter valid username and password. It's suitable for ISPs, Hotspots, Airports, Hotels, Internet and Cyber cafes. Automate your hotspot by accepting credit card payments. Cost : $ 200

EHS - Easy Hotspot

Easy to deploy Internet Hotspot bandwidth management - for remote offices, campuses, hotspots and communities
A PC application that links to an EP60 device enabling an Internet hotspot service. Designed so non technical staff can easily create and manage Internet Access keys. Can be installed in under 5 minutes. Works in combination with other Exbander Precision features. The Easy Hotspot module is a software module for the DBAM EP60 device. EHS provides an easy to deploy and manage tool for delivering chargeable bandwidth services to transient guests who require Internet access. Ideally suited for Hotel, Campus and Community Hotspots the EHS module, in conjunction with the EP60 appliance, provides the most cost effective solution for providing Internet access. With a system sympathetically designed to meet the hotels need and existing telephone wiring infrastructure, installation can be completed efficiently with minimum impact on room availability. Keyfort uses a formal Project Management approach and all work will be scheduled and agreed with you prior to commencement of installation.
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Costing Summary in cedis

1. Pentium 4 or above CPU as server 1150 2. Network Switch - 50 3. Two to Five kilometer long range 2.4 GHz Outdoor Access point w/ Omni antenna 1075 4. Internet Access- 300/month 5. STP Cabling 95 6. UTP cabling 75 7. Battery back up ups 2500 8. Extension board - - 20 9. RJ 45 plugs 6 10. solateck voltage stabilizer 50 11. Mast 12. Container Total : 5321