Hotpost system used to authenticate a user, use of internet access can
calculated based on the time and data download / upload. Moreover, it can also be done based on the bandwidth limitations of the data rate, total data upload / download or can be
also in line based on duration of use. Hotspot system also supports the system
Radius.
Hotspots are used to perform authentication on the local network. authentication
use based on HTTP or HTTPS protocol and can be accessed by
using a Web Browser. Hotspot itself is a system that
combining several kinds of features of MikroTik RouterOS very
easily configured. Hotspot System is a common authentication technology
used when we will provide Internet access in public areas, such as: Hotels,
cafes, airports, parks, malls etc.. Internet access technology is typically used
wireless or wired network. We can provide free internet access with
using a hotspot or can also use the vouchers for SASL authentication.
When we are attempting to open a web page then the routers that already have
hotspot system, it would be to check whether the user has been authenticated in the system hotspot
them. If not perform authentication, the user will be directed to the hotspot
login page that should fill in the form of usernama and password. If the login information
entered is correct, then the router will insert the user into a hotspot
sytem and the client can access the web page. Additionally, it will appear a popup
windows containing the status of ip address, byte rate and time live. From the above process sequence, then
users can already access the Internet through a hotspot gateway page