What is GATE?
Overview
GATE is a carrier-grade Access Control platform designed specifically for telecommunications service providers. It delivers enterprise-level authentication, authorization, and user management capabilities through an integrated suite of components.
The platform has been created to address key specifications and requirements from Telecom Service Providers in terms of features, scalability and flexibility, consequently, it allows Service Providers to implement carrier-grade services at scale.
Core Components
Authentication, Authorization & Accounting (AAA)
A fully functional AAA server providing comprehensive user authentication, access authorization, and transaction accounting services.
Captive Portal
Complete captive portal solution for service providers implementing portal-based access control, featuring:
- Ad-Server: Configure and manage advertisement campaigns within the user journey through the captive portal login process
User Database
Highly scalable user database system that seamlessly integrates with AAA functionality to store:
- User profiles and account information
- AAA transaction records and logs
Analytics & Reporting
Comprehensive analytics platform delivering extensive reports and insights through:
- Intuitive graphical user interface (GUI)
- RESTful API for programmatic access
Use Cases
The GATE platform addresses critical telecommunications requirements for features, scalability, and flexibility, enabling service providers to deploy carrier-grade services:
Broadband Internet Access
- AAA services for BNG-based broadband access networks
- Captive portal integration when required
- Support for FTTH, DSL, and wireless technologies
Public WiFi
- Captive portal and AAA services for large-scale public WiFi deployments
- Integration with WiFi controllers and/or WAG platforms
- Carrier WiFi-based architecture support
Mobile Offload
- AAA services for mobile-to-WiFi offload scenarios
- Direct integration with Mobile Network Operator core systems
- HSS/SIM-based EAP-AKA authentication support
Community WiFi
- Captive portal and AAA services for massive community WiFi networks
- Seamless WAG platform integration
Deployment Options
GATE offers flexible deployment models to meet diverse infrastructure requirements:
- Platform as a Service (PaaS): Cloud-hosted service model
- On-Premises: Self-hosted deployment option
Industry Integration
GATE has been extensively tested and integrated with industry-leading solutions:
- BNG (Broadband Network Gateway) platforms
- WAG (Wireless Access Gateway) systems
- Carrier-grade WiFi solutions