Common FirstSpot® Network Topologies

[click to enlarge]	Scenario 1: Simple Network Topology In this scenario, all the WLAN APs and the client devices will be in a single network segment. There will be no routers between the client device and FirstSpot®. Usage examples: an independent coffee shop, guest access for corporation.
[click to enlarge]	Scenario 2: Distributed Network Topology There will be one FirstSpot® in each "site" in this scenario. The account can roam among different sites and several FirstSpot® can share the user account settings. Note that Distributed Network Topology is only supported through RADIUS Authentication Mode. Usage examples: Chained stores / cafes in different hotspot locations
[click to enlarge]	Scenario 3: Centralized Network Topology In this scenario, the traffic from different network segments will go to FirstSpot® first before reaching the Internet. The hotspot sites can be at different remote locations while FirstSpot® is situated at a centralized location, if the hotspot operators have control over the routing path (e.g. ISP/WISP) or they set up VPN tunnel between the remote hotspot sites and FirstSpot® (see here). Please note that you need to use the Advanced Edition to take advantage of the Multiple Network Segments feature (see our order page for details) A set of presenation slides on implementing this scenario using VPN is available here. Usage examples: ISPs/WISPs