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 
 
 
 Further Reading 
 
 
 Overview 
 
 
 Architecture