- Device with network adapter
- Operating systems supporting the TCP/IP protocol (automatic IP-address retrieval by DHCP active)
- Web browser (supporting JavaScript and Frames)
- Direct Internet access (use of proxy deactivated)
- WLAN access information (network name, encryption information)
- Valid user data (user identifier and password)
Information for WLAN access
A maximum of two pieces of information are required to access the WLAN:
- The network name of the WLAN (SSID)If the Public Spot's base stations are configured for operation as a closed network, the user must know the exact name of the wireless LAN, its SSID.
- Wireless LAN encryptionAlthough it is possible to provide guest access via encrypted connections using, for example, WPA, Public Spots are not generally operated with WLAN encryption. Protection is provided in this case using authentication with a username and password. Data security when transmitting data on the Public Spot must be provided by the end user (e.g., using a VPN client).
Information for LAN access
If the IP addresses on your network are automatically assigned (for example, via DHCP), your users only need:
- a LAN socket that connects to the Public Spot.
- a LAN cable to connect their LAN adapter to the LAN socket.
Information for authentication
The user needs to have the following information to hand when logging in:
- User identifier
- Password
- MAC address If you set the authentication mode for a Public Spot at the base station to "MAC+User+Password", you, as the operator, must know the MAC addresses of the end devices employed by your users. An end device automatically and continuously transmits its MAC address when communicating with a base station. The user does not have to manually enter this information when logging in, but instead it is communicated just once to the operator before attempting to login.