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Introduction
Finally, a simple, all-inclusive WiFi Hotspot offering
available virtually everywhere!
NomadISP provides a complete,
turnkey WiFi Hotspot solution to the market. Unlike other WiFi
offerings, the Anywhere Hotspot service is complete – consisting
of all components, service and support needed for successful
deployment. The NomadISP WiFi hotspot package is ready to
connect to any available broadband connection, including
satellite internet service providers such as
Sky Vista.
And best of all, the product is self-managed, requiring no
interaction from the site owner (that is, the person or company hosting the
Hotspot service) to sell this service to their customers, making
this a win-win-win solution for all involved.
All the customer has to do is to flip open their laptop or PDA,
try to connect to the Internet via your WiFi hotspot connection,
and they will be taken immediately to a web page customized for
your business and provided by NomadISP. Once there, the customer
can make a decision about how much time they wish to use and
then pay for that use right then and there with a credit card.
Again, this requires no interaction or intervention from the
business operator.
What is a WiFi Hotspot?
WiFi Hotspot services are a fast growing business segment. It is
a wireless technology similar to that in cordless phones. WiFi
enabled computers can wirelessly send and receive Internet data
anywhere within range of the access point (gateway). The AH-3
generally transmits its signal with
a radius of 1,500 feet in all directions from the gateway. The
AH-3 is recommended for up to 10–15 concurrent users. The newest
model of NomadISP's Anywhere Hotspot System offers 3 times the
processing power and the newest version of their firmware makes
integrating an AH-3 in repeater mode a snap.
A Great Revenue Generator for
Resort Operators
For owners of campgrounds, marinas, truck stops, and other
locations with frequent short-term visitors, providing
high-speed Internet access via a WiFi Hotspot is a competitive
advantage; WiFi access to the Internet is increasingly an expectation of campers, truckers,
and other travelers. Many travelers now plan their itinerary
with WiFi access to the Internet will only visit locations where
that is provided. Most are willing to pay for the service.
Great
revenue generator for Site Owners
A site owner offering this service with usage by as few as
two people per day can earn over $250/mo – easily recovering
the monthly broadband service fees based on the generous
revenue-share program administered by NomadISP. Better yet,
with as few as five campers per day paying approximately
$7/day for usage, the site owner could earn over $600/mo. in
commissions from NomadISP - more than four (4) times the
cost for the StarBand monthly service!
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Wolf Lodge
RV Campground NomadISP WiFi hotspot powered by a 1.2
meter SkyVista satellite Internet system |
Above, you can see
the AH-3 antenna assembly at the lower right on the Wolf
Lodge building. Below - The shot shows the
SkyVista 1.2 meter dish on the roof behind the building
facade. You can just make out the AH-3 assembly against
the taller aspen to the right. |
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The photo above shows the
complete AH-3 antenna assembly with it's attached router
and radio. This compact package requires no AC power -
it gets its power from what is commonly called a
'power-over-Ethernet' (PoE)injector. This device is
located inside the building and looks much like any
other 'wall-wart' power supply, but in this case, it has
connections for the non-powered data connection and the
PoE connection to the outside antenna/router assembly.
Once again, let me stress
that no computer is required for this system. Guests can
access the internet through the custom web page provided
to Wolf Lodge by NomadISP. The Wolf Lodge office (seen
as the building just to the right of the AH-3 antenna)
enjoys its own private connection to the Internet via a
secure wireless access point operating outside the
NomadISP system.
StarLAN Consulting
Services provided all the design, installation, and
network engineering for the site. |
What's In It For Me?
There are two basic economic models upon which you can base your
WiFi hotspot: pay-per-use (fee charged for use) and free (no
fee). Let's examine each model to see what advantages they
confer.
Pay-per-use. This economic model presumes the
following:
If this model is true for your
situation, then you will at a minimum recover your broadband
access subscription fees. A good flow of traffic will
actually turn a profit in your customers' use of your
hotspot. If you are also using the same connection for your
office / private network, then you will essentially be
getting your services for free. Using this model and the NomadISP product, you are
free to choose the fee structure for your hotspot, and you
may adjust it to suit your circumstances at any time.
StarLAN Consulting Services can provide an Excel spreadsheet
that will allow you to examine the revenue flows from a
variety of pay-per-use scenarios.
Free.
This economic model presumes the following:
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that your guests/customers
have the expectation that your service will be free.
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that your broadband access
subscription fees will be offset by the increased
traffic and goodwill
generated by free internet access.
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that your free WiFi hotspot
will induce your guests/customers to stick around and
make use of other goods and services that you may be
offering.
If this model is true for your
situation, then you must at a minimum recover an additional
$160 / $200 per month in revenue from your goods and
services to cover the cost of your broadband subscription.
Now, every business is different.
Give this one some serious thought before settling on a
particular model. But the upshot is that you can alter your
model at any time to suit your business conditions.
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AH3
- WiFi Authentication Gateway
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The AH-3
is an industrial-grade
point-to-multipoint
outdoor wireless system
offering high capacity
and range. Designed for
quick deployment in
dense usage areas, the
AH-3 is the flagship of
the Anywhere Hotspot
family. When installed
as a standalone system
or in conjunction with
additional repeaters,
the AH-3 will provide
wireless accessibility
surpassing that of
commercial wireless
systems.
Technical
Specs |
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AH3,
AHR-3 Product Specification
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PERFORMANCE: |
HARDWARE: |
PUBLIC-ACCESS:
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User
Support: Up to 150
concurrent connections
Throughput: Wireless up to
11Mbits/s
Throughput: Wired up to 100
Mbits/s
Up to 23dBm (200mW) RF
Output |
100/133
Mhz AMD ElanSC520
64 Mbyte SDRAM
1 10/100 Mbit Ethernet port,
RJ-45
Hardware Watchdog w/
temperature sensing |
Bandwidth Management
Global Roaming Support
Proxy Acceleration
Captive Portal User
Redirection
Personalized User Splash
Page
Co-brandable for OEM
Deployments
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PHYSICAL: |
SECURITY: |
POWER: |
Wall or
Pole Mounted
8.25(W) x 1.75(D) x 7(H)
inches
Weight: 2.72 lbs. / 1.27 Kg.
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MAC/IP
Address Filtering
Dynamic Firewall NetBIOS
Filtering
Designated Private Network
Individual User Subnets
Encrypted Backhaul
communication
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External Power Supply 11-56V
DC, max 10 Watt
Supports Power over Ethernet
(802.3af Standard) |
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REGULATORY: |
AUTHENTICATION:
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ENVIRONMENT: |
FCC
Class A, Part 15
CE Mark
EN55022 & EN55024
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Universal Secure Web
Transaction (SSH/SSL)
Redundant Local/Remote
Access Control List
User Account + MAC Address
Authentication
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Operating temperature:
0-60°C
Operating humidity: 20-90%
RH
Non-Condensing
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LEDS: |
MANAGEMENT: |
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Internal Power Indicator
Internal Error Indicator |
Auto
Configuration Repair &
Firmware Updates
Remote Administration and
24x7 monitoring
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Example of
coverage provided by the NomadISP AH-3 system - 1500'
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Testimonials:
"The professionalism and expertise is refreshing"
- Neal Pringle, V.P. Grizzly RV Park - West Yellowstone, MT
"Our guests love the service... everywhere in the park! "
- John Lawrence, Partner - Yogi Bear's - Gardiner, NY
With hundreds of successful RV park WiFi installs, a nationwide
trained dealer network, and world-class products, NomadISP is
the choice for wireless hot spot solutions, and StarLAN
Consulting Services is your expert dealer/installer of choice.
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