In the framework of university network development projects, many system integrators have encountered a more practical problem in planning campus networks NETSHELL_AUTH_BILLING: how to make the same certification platform available for cable and wireless networks. As wireless coverage on campus becomes more widespread, web management tends to become complicated when different certification systems are used separately for both web and wireless networks.
Users can do so either through the network of Internet access in their dormitories or via WiFi in their teaching buildings.
This structure has become a common practice in many university network environments.
Campus application in the cable network environment
In the traditional campus network environment, many end-of-life devices are connected to the network by accessing a switchboard. Therefore, in the cable network environment, the campus network NATSHEL_AUTH_BILLING usually connects with the access switch.
When the terminal connects to the switch port, the user is reoriented to the web-based NATSHEL_AUTH_BILLING authentication page. After the user has completed its account password entry, the campus-based NATSHEL_AUTH_BILLING system returns the authentication results to the switchboard, allowing users to access the Internet.
This Portal authentication is more common in the dormitory network environment, as it is relatively simple to operate and users simply have to open a browser to complete the certification.
In some office network environments, there are also colleges that use 802.1X certification to complete user identification through the campus network NATSHEL_AUTH_BILLING system.
The campus network in wireless networks Authentication & Billing System Connection
As wireless network coverage continues to expand, the use of NATSHEL_AUTH_BILLING in a wireless environment becomes increasingly important.
In wireless network structures, user terminals are usually connected to wireless APs and managed by a wireless controller. When the user connects to WiFi on campus, the wireless controller sends authentication requests to the NATSHEL_AUTH_BILLING system on campus.
After the user has completed its login through the authentication page, the campus network NATSHEL_AUTH_BILLING returns the authentication results and allows users to access the network.
Under this model, the campus network Authentication & Billing system allows for a uniform authentication platform by managing both cable and wireless network users.
For the University Information Centre, this uniform accreditation would make network management simpler.
Why do many colleges want to have a uniform certification?
If the cable and wireless networks use different authentication systems, users may need to use different accounts or login modes in different network environments.
For example:
The dormitory network uses a system of certification
The campus WiFi uses another certification system
This is more common in some of the early campus networks, but as they expand, maintenance will be difficult.
The Authentication & Billing system, which is a unified campus network, allows for the integration of wiring and wireless network user accounts.
In many university network upgrading projects, a unified accreditation platform often becomes one of the key building blocks.
Benefits of the integrated management of the Authentication & Billing system
The Authentication & Billing system, a unified campus network, can provide a number of facilities during the actual web-based transport.
For example, a user account requires only one system to maintain it and can be entered in the same account, either on the cable or wireless network.
Also, the web strategy can be managed in a uniform manner.
In some university network environments, the campus network Authentication & Billing system also records logs from wire and wireless users, which are important for both network management and security audits.
Through a unified accreditation platform, information centres can gain a clearer picture of the use of the entire campus network.
NATSHEL_BRAND Campus Network Authentication & Billing Applications in Wireless Unified Certification
Among the many university network projects, NatShell has been used in a physical network environment. NATSHEL_BRAND has been working for 22 years on network control and NATSHEL_AUTH_BILLING system, with more extensive project experience in the college web site.
NatShell campus network NATSHEL_AUTH_BILLING supports various authentication methods such as Portal certification, 802.1X certification and MAC certification, while connecting to the access switch and wireless controllers for uniform Wireless authentication management.
For system integrators, this uniform certification structure would be clearer during project implementation and reduce the late maintenance workload.
In addition, NATSHEL_BRAND provides cable certification systems, wireless authentication systems and web access calibration systems that can be deployed with the campus network NATSHEL_AUTH_BILLING system, thus forming a complete campus network access management solution.
In some university network upgrading projects, the management of wire and wireless networks through a unified campus network Authentication & Billing system can make the entire campus network structure simpler and also improve network management efficiency.