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Broadband WiFi
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Jan 29, 2004, 4:15 PM

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I bought this Software package late last year and have been trying to get it working to its full potential for ages. It has many features but as of now I only have RADIUS authentication working satisfactorily. The resellers of the package advised me to get the wrong subscriber gateway for my network (Colubris CN3000) and then I was advised to get the Orinoco AP2500. Neither of these devices can handle remote bandwidth throttling. Also there was no payment gateway available to accept GBP, the currency my local users use. Then I also need to integrate the accounting system with my Accounts package TAS Books 2. So there are still quite a few bits and pieces that need to be done and I think the guys in Israel are too busy to devote enough time to smaller customers like me. Anyway if there is anyone out there who has used RBS Hotspot in a WISP scenario and has successfully configured it to control bandwidth (with some sort of subscriber gateway), I would be great to swap notes. www.broadbandwifi.co.uk

internetmarine
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Jul 14, 2004, 8:58 AM

Re: [Broadband WiFi] RBS Hotspot Quote | Reply

I feel your pain. I have the Alepo software installed and woking on several sites, but I am certainly not using it to capacity.
I did get software written with an english company who does my billing - www.metacharge.com - they work in pounds as well as euros.

I will try to reach you at broadbandwifi or you can reach me at charles@internetmarine.net

cyclicswitch
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Aug 1, 2004, 12:10 PM

Re: [Broadband WiFi] RBS Hotspot Quote | Reply

Easy Set Up and Maintenance???

Hey guys. I'm in the midst of setting up / planning a WLAN for some property owners of some MDU's and we're looking at airespace for the wireless infrastructure (AP’s and switch) but as far as the operational support systems we were thinking about RBS Hotspot to handle the billing, CRM, AAA and such. I mean the package SOUNDS good reading about it on paper. An all-in-one answer that brings all the above aspects of operation and customer support together would be great BUT it seems like getting up and running and integrating it into a system is anything BUT what's claimed from what I read on boards. It sounds terrible hard to setup and configure. I wonder if it’ll even work/hook into an airspace ACS system.

Is RBS REALLY an all in one package that takes the hassle out of setting up your business?

They say that RBS Hot-spot software provides support for most Routers, Access Servers and Access Points, in the market, as well as interoperability with most other RADIUS vendors but WHICH of the MOST? Do you know of any lists because looking around I turn up nill.

From your experience with RBS have you guys saved yourself valuable configuration time?

Supposedly, Once RBS Hotspot billing is set up, you have RADIUS, billing and user self management all ready to go, out of the box. Is that the case? I would love for all this to be true. RBS appears to be SO inclusive it’d be awesome to have all these things come together but do they?

RBS Hotspot software is designed to be easy to setup even for non technical personal. Yes?

Is Backoffice RADIUS setup is already made so you need to know very little about this protocol to get started?

Alepo says that “Most RBS users are up and running within hours, that is, they are ready to accept calls, have rating plans defined, web self care and registration running, invoices and more.” Has that been the case for you guys?

I really want RBS to be all it says that it is but from what I read I wonder. Would I be better off building in all my OSS out of applications that are just pieces from here-and-there? Thanks in advance for your input!
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Broadband WiFi
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Aug 2, 2004, 11:51 AM

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I have to say that Alepo does include all the features that is boasts about but the configuration definitely requires some technical expertise. I would really recommend a support plan as their support guys are really good and will be able to remotely help you set it up.
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