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account by the user logging in each time they connect. Once
used the account is locked to that PC based on the MAC address
of the network hardware.
Single PC – Mac Address Pass-
through
allows a computer to access the account, but only the
first connection requires a login. Future connections are logged
in automatically.
Unlimited PCs – Login
allows multiple
subscribers to use a single account simultaneously, but they
must provide the username/password each time they connect.
User Login Count
limits the number of concurrent logins to the
account. When the Login Count is exceeded the custom error
page
User_Count_Account_Error.htm
will be displayed after
the blocked login attempt. You can customize this page and
upload it to the file system with the same name.
Note:
A laptop typically has two different MAC addresses for the Ethernet port and the W iFi
card. The
Single PC
setting will only allow one of these to be used. For exam ple, if a hotel
has Ethernet in the rooms and W iFi in the lobby, whichever is used first will lock the Single
PC account to that MAC address only. Each MAC will also count against the Login Count
setting.
Subscriber Bandwidth Limit
An individual bandwidth limit can be assigned to each subscriber
account authenticated locally or through radius
Add/Modify User
Click
Add/Modify User
to add, delete and modify a user for
local authentication. A pop-up window displays the names of all
the authenticated persons. The window allows you to add, delete,
suspend/resume, or modify the local users. Suspended users
will not be able to log in until their account is resumed.