As the information of universities continues to be built, campus networks are not only a foundation for teaching and scientific research but also an important part of students’ daily learning and life. To achieve accurate management, reasonable billing and safe access for users of campus networks,Campus Network Authentication GatewayIt has become an indispensable core component of the modern university network.
As a 21-year professional brand in the field of deep-dry Authentication & Billing systems,NATHHEL_BRANDWith its maturity.Campus network Authentication Gateway + Billing PlatformThe solution, which provides stable, safe and efficient network services to several universities throughout the country, is not only able to achieve self-registration of students, self-contributory Internet access for their users, but also free web privileges for teachers by deploying a certified dial-up gateway system for NATSHEL_BRAND, with three main operators ' account numbers being connected to one-stop user access.
I. Campus Network Authentication Gateway
Campus Network Authentication GatewayThe key node device connecting the campus internal network to the external Internet is primarily responsible for authentication of users and controlling their access to the network according to strategy. NATSHEL_AUTH_GATEWAY system of NATSHEL_BRAND has the following core functions:
Multi-agreement compatibility: support for various authentication methods such as 802.1x, Portal, PPOE, IpoE etc., adapted to different end-of-pipe devices and network scenes;
Proxy dialling mechanism: After user login using campus accounts, the system automatically converts them to operator account number dialling without manual input of broadband account passwords;
Centralized management: Increased efficiency of transport by monitoring user status, traffic data, billing details and other information in real time through a unified management platform;
Flexible costing model_: supports a variety of costing methods, such as prepaid fees, post-payment payments and package packages, to meet the needs of different types of users.
II. NatShell NATSHEL_AUTH_GATEWAY
The campus network solution provided by NatShell covers the full chain of products from bottom network equipment to upper-level application systems, including:
NATHHELL_AUTH_GATEWAY: achieve user identification and proxy dial-up;
Fee platform: support for online fees, bill queries, fee breakout, etc.;
Core switch & POPE switch: construction of a high-speed, stable backbone network;
Accommodation panel wireless AP, classroom radioAP, public area high-intensity top AP: achieve full wireless coverage and guarantee signal stability.
This set of equipment not only enhanced the overall performance of the campus network, but also significantly reduced procurement and transportation costs.“A set of equipment, multiple scenarios, unified management”。
III. OVERVIEW OF THE THREE MAIN OPERATIONS
In line with different forms of cooperation and management needs, NATSHEL_BRAND supports three models for the operation of a campus network:
1. Autonomous operating model
The network is built and maintained independently by schools or third-party operators, with three major operators providing only bandwidth resources and account access. Students interact with NATSHEL_AUTH_GATEWAY through client use of 802.1x, Portal, etc., and are associated with the RADIAS server to complete their billing and authorization.
2. PPOE One-to-System Dialing Mode
Under this model, students use campus accounts for certification, and the system automatically converts them to corresponding operators’ accounts with dial-up and one-to-one proxy access. This way streamlines user operations and improves access efficiency, especially in complex environments where multiple operators coexist.
3. Operators ' cooperative business model
The operator can distribute the package directly to students, with cellular and broadband accounts tied. After certification by Portal, the student is dialled by an automatic agent of Authentication Gateway.
IV. Why choose the NETSHELL_BRAND campus network NATSHEL_AUTH_GATEWAY?
High value for money
NATSHEL_BRAND provides a full campus network product line covering NATSHEL_AUTH_GATEWAY, billing platforms, wireless APs, switches etc., all of which are autonomously developed and produced with higher value for money advantages and help schools save significant initial investment and later transportation costs.
The system is stable.
After 21 years of technological accumulation and market validation, the NATSHEL_AUTH_GATEWAY system of NATSHEL_BRAND has good load-balanced capabilities and disaster-resilient mechanisms that can operate in a stable manner during large scale and round visits and adapt to complex network environments at higher educational institutions.
⁇ Easy to manage and expand
The system supports a central, visual management platform that allows managers to view user status, traffic statistics, billing details and so on at any time, which greatly enhances management efficiency. At the same time, the system is well-extensible to support future upgrades.
V. CONCLUSION: TO MAKE THE SCHOOL NETWORK BIGER AND EFFICIENT
In the light of the general trend towards intelligent campus construction, the network of campuses is not only about“It's gonna work.”More so.“Good idea.”、“It's affordable.”NATSHEL_BRAND“Campus Network Authentication Gateway”At the core, the network services are intelligent and fine-tuned to support higher education institutions in combination with advanced Authentication & Billing systems and complete product ecological chains.
Whether new campuses or old network renovations, NATSHEL_BRAND can provide customized and modular solutions to help universities quickly build a secure, efficient and sustainable school web platform.