The EliteConnect™ 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless Hotspot Gateway (SMCWHSG44-G) is a multi-functional, all-in-one, hotspot solution that provides: 1) a secure gateway to the Internet;
2) high-speed wireless access within the Local Area Network
3) authentication, authorization and accounting services for wireless or wired clients and
4) support for point-of-sale ticket/receipt printing.
As an xDSL/Cable modem gateway, the SMCWHSG44-G offers a combination of up to 4 LAN ports or up to 4 WAN ports. In addition, one designated LAN port supports 802.11af compliant POE. Multiple WAN ports can provide up to 4 xDSL/Cable modem connections, or be used for out-bound load-balancing and bandwidth aggregation. Multiple WAN ports also may be configured to provide a redundant link to guarantee an always-on-line connection. The gateway supports a host of security features such as NAT, SPI firewall and MAC address filtering to ensure a secure Internet environment.