The Colubris Networks MGW-3500 is a high capacity multiservice gateway purpose-built for hotspot and guest networking applications. Its flexible feature set enables service providers and enterprises to build highly scalable networks that deliver a rich set of Internet access services. |
The MGW-3500 is a specialized 1U rack-mount controller designed specifically for large-scale public/guest Internet access services. It can be used to create a rich set of free or fee-based hotspot services within a public venue, or a guest network service enabling contractors, vendors, and other corporate visitors to access the Internet via an enterprise network. The MGW-3500 controls client devices that are connected via WLAN access points or directly to an Ethernet network, enabling both service providers and enterprises to authenticate users and control session operation.
The MGW-3500 is purpose-built for large campus and hotspot operator applications, offering:
- Support for up to 1,000 simultaneous user sessions
- The Colubris "Zero Configuration" service interface
- Support for multiple services or providers (retail/wholesale) per hotspot
- Ease of integration with back-end hotspot service partners
- Per-user and per-service bandwidth management
- Embedded stateful firewall, IP router, NAT, and DHCP services
Because the MGW-3500 features Colubris' "Zero Configuration" service interface - which includes automatic and dynamic support for any client IP configuration, including static IP addresses and web proxy servers - users can gain access to the service easily. To ensure seamless support for the applications demanded by business travelers and consumers, the MGW-3500 features Colubris' advanced IP networking, including Adaptive NAT™, SMTP redirect, and DHCP services. Per-user bandwidth controls enforce fair sharing of limited network bandwidth among the users in a hotspot or guest network.
With the MGW-3500, service operators have the flexibility to authenticate users locally, or by referencing a centralized remote AAA server. Its embedded web server supports user authentication with a range of mechanisms, including user name/password and single-use authorization codes. Session activity records include elapsed time and bulk data transfers. By redirecting users to a centralized captive portal, network operators can provide access to special content or login procedures, such as prompting users to read and accept a "terms of use agreement" before granting them access to the network. Users can be redirected to separate portal, AAA and DHCP server destinations based on the user's location or associated SSID, enabling a range of service customization. For example, employment application forms, phone directories, and product catalogs can be delivered in enterprise applications, and promotions and advertisements in hotspot services.
Service providers can directly connect the MGW-3500 to a broadband public Internet service to create a hotspot network. A rich feature set allows network administrators to manage hotspot venues centrally to ease administration and keep operating costs low. Alternatively, hotspot venue owners can outsource user authentication and billing functions using the MGW-3500's integrated support for leading third-party hotspot billing services. This flexibility allows hotspot operators to build and deliver a service offering that suits their business objectives and level of technical expertise.
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Product Specifications |
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Model Number |
MGW-3500 MultiService Gateway |
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Network Ports |
(2) Auto-sensing 802.3 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet |
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Power Inputs |
90-137 VAC, or 180-265 VACDC Connector: 5 VDC (power supply sold separately); RJ45 Ethernet: 48 VDC +/- 10% (802.3af compliant) |
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Temperature Range |
Operating: 0°C to 55°C |
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Humidity |
5% to 95% typical (non-condensing) |
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Regulatory Approvals |
FCC Part 15, CSA NRTL (C22.2 No 950, UL 1950), Canada Class A ICES-003, Australia and New Zealand Class
A, United Kingdom NS/G/1234/J/100003, EU EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Class A CISPR 22/EN55022
Japan VCCI |
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Overall Physical Dimensions |
H: 4.37 cm (1.75 in); L: 65.5 cm (25 in); W: 44 cm (17.32 in) |
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Networking Specifications |
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Networking |
DHCP: Server (RFC 2131), Client, Relay, Option 82 (RFC3046) |
| DNS Relay; SMTP Redirection; Stateful Firewall |
| Bridging and Routing: IEEE 802.1d bridging; Static routing; RIP v1 (RFC 1058) and v2 (RFC 1723) |
| Address Management: NAT (RFC 1631); Colubris Networks Adaptive NAT ™; CIDR (RFC 1519) |
Other: RADIUS Client (RFC 2865 and 2866); PPPoE Client (RFC 2516); ICMP (RFC 792); IEEE 802.1q,
VLAN Tagging |
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Network Management |
SNMP v1 and v2: MIB-II with TRAPS; Colubris Networks extensions for user session control and downstream AP management; RADIUS Authentication and Accounting MIBs (RFC 2618, RFC 2620); |
| RIP v2 extension MIB (RFC 1724) |
| Embedded web GUI management tool with secure access (SSL and VPN) |
| Remote Syslog |
| Scheduled configuration upgrades from central server; downloadable firmware |
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Access Control Functions |
ISSL protected Web-based authentication (UAM) |
| MAC address authentication |
| Web: Web-proxy server with customizable HTML pages for login; Support for centralized portal |
| Bandwidth limiting per user or per VLAN |
| Whitelist and blacklist support |
| Per site and per user access lists |
| Per user accounting records by time used or data transferred |
| Fixed-IP address spoofing |
| AAA Security: RADIUS using EAP-MD5, PAP, CHAP, MSCHAP v2 |
| Capacity: Up to 1,024 concurrent subscribers |
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