Architecture

The GATE platform shares Zequenze's robust framework architecture, providing a scalable and reliable foundation for portal management and authentication services.

Core Components

The GATE architecture consists of three primary layers:

Machine Interfaces

• RADIUS: Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service protocol support
• DIAMETER: Next-generation AAA protocol implementation
• Web Server: HTTP/HTTPS interface for web-based interactions

Application Layer

• AAA Server: Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting services
• Captive Portal: User authentication and access control interface
• Ad Server: Advertising content management and delivery
• Additional service applications

Database Layer

• User Records Database: Storage for user accounts and profiles
• Transaction Records Database: Logging of authentication and access events
• Metrics Database: Performance and usage analytics storage
• Additional specialized databases for various operational data

Architecture Diagram

Scalability

Each architectural layer supports horizontal scaling to accommodate varying operational requirements and can be easily scaled depending on specific needs:

• Traffic-based scaling: Scale components based on network traffic volume
• Activity-based scaling: Adjust resources according to user activity levels
• Size-based scaling: Expand capacity based on database size and storage requirements

This flexible architecture ensures optimal performance across different deployment scenarios and growth patterns.

Further Reading

• Overview
• Specifications