Specifications
GATE Captive Portal
Key Characteristics
Carrier-Grade Platform
- High-availability 1+1 architecture with carrier-grade scalability
- Seamless integration with WAG/BNG for large-scale architectures
User Experience
- Fully customizable end-user experience and customer journey
- Responsive design optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop devices
- Integrated advertising server capabilities
Access Control Features
Authentication Methods The captive portal supports multiple authentication options through a customizable landing/splash window:
- Credential-based login — Username/password validation against Service Provider database
- Email/Mobile verification — Real-time validation with email or mobile number
- Social network integration — Login through social media platforms
- Soft-token authentication — Token-based access control
Quality of Service (QoS) Profiling End-user QoS profiling with signaling to WiFi Controller or WAG/BNG systems:
- Free access — Time-limited with reduced speed/QoS parameters
- Premium access — Unlimited usage with higher speed/QoS allocation
- Sponsored access — Advertisement-supported connectivity
Additional Capabilities
- Payment gateway integration (Braintree and other providers)
- Self-managed and customizable HTML code for complete control over end-user experience
Integrated Ad Server
Campaign Management
- Complete ad server functionality with banner, video, and campaign inventory management
- Advanced campaign programming and enforcement tools
Targeting and Segmentation Rich segmentation capabilities based on login-generated metadata:
- Location, time, and date information
- Device specifications (type, brand, operating system)
- User demographics (gender, age, and other attributes)
Reporting and Analytics Comprehensive and customizable reporting for advertising campaigns:
- Activity tracking per campaign, banner, and video content
- Detailed breakdowns by location, time, date, device specifications, and user demographics
Reports and Analytics
Data Visualization
- Location and group-based reporting capabilities
- Interactive heatmaps for spatial analysis
- Historical data tracking for all captive portal and ad server metrics
Data Export Options
- One-click data export functionality
- Multiple formats: live reports, CSV files, API integration, and other standard formats
GATE AAA Server
Key Characteristics
Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure
- Carrier-grade platform with high-availability 1+1 architecture
- Horizontal scalability through cloud-based architecture
- Integration capabilities with WAG/BNG for large-scale deployments
Protocol Compliance
- Full RADIUS RFC compliance ensuring industry standard compatibility
- Flexible VSA (Vendor-Specific Attributes) integration
- Service Provider database integration via RADIUS/LDAP or API
Database Integration
Scalable Database Architecture
- Database-driven configuration and subscriber record management
- Fully integrated database solution with optional external database support
- Multiple user provisioning methods: GUI interface, bulk provisioning, or external API
Advanced AAA Features
Proxy Capabilities
- Comprehensive proxy AAA support
- RADSec support (RFC 6614) enabling direct peering with third-party AAA systems
Configuration Management Easy and flexible configuration through graphical user interface:
- Scriptable Option 82 support
- Extensive manipulation capabilities for any RADIUS/VSA attributes
Reports and Analytics
Comprehensive Reporting
- Location and group-based analytical reports
- Interactive heatmaps for network usage visualization
- Historical data retention and analysis for all AAA metrics
Export Capabilities
- One-click data export functionality
- Multiple output formats: live reports, CSV files, API integration, and additional standard formats