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.

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 integrated into the captive portal user login journey

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 detailed 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 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