Wifi
Hotspots What Are My Choices?
As
a business owner you need to make informed choices everyday. When
setting up a wireless hotspot you also have choices. You can simply
use a wireless router, you can hire a WISP, or you can hire MAS
HOTSPOTS. While each is unique, MAS HOTSPOTS is simple, cost effective,
and overall the best selection.
To
help you make an informed decision, we have laid the choices out
for you in an easy to read chart. If you need more info on a subject
just click on it.
Up
Front Cost
Up front cost is the amount of cash you need to put out in equipment,
configuration, and installation. MAS HOTSPOTS is low because you
have no up front cost. All we require is a refundable equipment
deposit to complete your install. WISP's often charge you for
installation. If you do it yourself you have a capitol investment
in equipment and installation.
Monthly
Cost
Monthly cost is what it will cost you to keep the system up and
running. With MAS HOTSPOTS you pay a fixed price and we take care
of everything. With a WISP both you and your customers pay a fee
to the WISP.
Liability
With MAS HOTSPOTS we keep all of the required connectivity records
necessary to meet state and federal regulations. In addition,
our system has a disclaimer of non liability that the customer
must accept to logon protecting you. It is best to let professionals
take care of your system for these reasons alone. Do it yourself
and you are inviting trouble.
Choose
your own ISP
MAS HOTSPOTS allows you to choose an ISP (Internet Service Provider).
We can work with any ISP or professional broadband provider. However,
we do have preferred ISP vendors who are experienced and knowledgeable
about hotspots and provide first rate service and very competitive
pricing. Go with a WISP and you will pay grossly marked up prices.
Professional
Installation
MAS HOTSPOTS knows wireless and wireless hotspots. We perform
a quality installation that fits into your setting and gives your
customers the best signal and experience possible. We program
the equipment to work how you want it so you can maximize your
profits.
Support
and upkeep included
MAS HOTSPOTS includes support and upkeep in its price. This means
as things change and new firmware is released we will be keeping
your system up to date. We also keep your settings backed up at
our office. If something happens to your equipment we can have
a new one reprogrammed and in place within 24 hours. Now that's
service!
Experts
in Wireless Hotspot technology
Wireless technology requires professional upkeep and maintenance.
With MAS HOTSPOTS taking care of things you can relax and take
care of your core business. The last thing a small business needs
is more work and frustration!
Can be open system
MAS HOTSPOTS can be an open system that does not require a login
to connect to the web. The decision to charge customers or to
require a purchase is what makes this solution so flexible. A
free value added service, a required purchase or a fee for access
system is a decision that you make.
Can
be purchase only
MAS HOTSPOTS can be an purchase only system that requires a login
to connect to the web. The decision to charge customers or to
require a purchase is what makes this solution so flexible. A
free value added service, a required purchase, or a fee for service
charge is a decision that you make. A purchase only or fee for
access system allows you to simply push a button on a printer
to generate a ticket with a username and password. A purchase
only system keeps neighboring businesses and non customers from
accessing your connection.
One
button logon ticket printout
With a MAS HOTSPOTS system you simply push a button on the printer
and out pops a ticket with a username and password. A ticket is
good for a set time of Internet access that you choose.
Addresses
Table turnover issue
Table turnover can make or break your business. MAS HOTSPOTS is
the only company that can limit Internet access time in your peak
hours and provide more time in those off-peak hours to attract
more customers. This flexibility does not
exist using a WISP or do it yourself hotspots.
Computer
required for sales, Computer can be used for sales
With the MAS HOTSPOTS system you can do it both ways. Our system
requires nothing more then the printer it comes with. If you want
to connect a computer, it has an advanced interface to sell and
manage access.
Users
must have a account
The Wisp's make your users pay them to get an account. With MAS
HOTSPOTS you control who gets access and if they pay or not. If
they pay for access, 100% of the revenue belongs to you.
Configuration
of customers system necessary
OK, this is the big one. You want a system that allows the customer
to come into your establishment and connect without any system
configuration. This means any static or non static IP address
is accepted. Any system that is setup works, proxy or no proxy
connects and email settings don't need to be changed. Wow is that
possible? With MAS HOTSPOTS it is! What this means to you is no
technical support needed from your staff! Set up your own Wifi
system and the only way it will work is DHCP, no proxy settings
and pop email will be rejected. This does not lead to a good customer
experience.
Firewall
between customers systems, Likelihood of patron to patron viruses
With the MAS HOTSPOTS system no customer system can see another
customer's system. This is very important because of hackers and
viruses. A system that allows system to system interaction will
very likely someday bring all the computers connected down exposing
you to potential lawsuits. Protect yourself and protect your customers.
The MAS HOTSPOTS solution has you covered!
Lockdown
of undesired browsing
The last thing you need as a respectable business is someone cruising
adult sites or performing other illegal activities. The MAS HOTSPOTS
system can reduce the chances of misuse by using keyword blocking.
Installing an open system exposes you to potential harm and loss.
Redirects
SMTP Email
Most pop email servers only accept email from their own IP range.
The MAS Hotspot system redirects the SMTP email from your customers
to the proper server at your ISP while keeping the email headers
intact. Email is what most people will want to use while on your
system so you need to make sure it works properly.
Custom
Login Page
When your customers logon you want them to see your company welcome
page and maybe a special offer while they are logging on. The
MAS HOTSPOTS system makes this possible. This is a great feature
that you can use to increase in store sales, repeat visits and
other offers or merchandise. Why let somebody else advertise to
your customers when you're picking up the tab? In addition to
offers and advertisements, this login outlines acceptable system
use and policies protecting you from unwanted lawsuits.
Timed
Pop up Advertisements
At MAS HOTSPOTS we can program your system to push one of nine
pop up adds at a set interval. This gives you the opportunity
to advertise to your captive audience. You can make these your
own ads, ads from related or complimentary businesses or trade
them on the MAS HOTSPOTS Ad Trade Network. If you trade a slot
or two, you get a slot or two on other MAS HOTSPOTS customers
that are also trading ad slots.
Keeps
required long term login records, Offsite log servers
Offering wireless connections requires you to keep records of
activity on your network. A normal access point keeps some data
although to keep months and years of data requires servers with
redundancy and backup. MAS HOTSPOTS has you covered. We maintain
servers to log all activity required by law at no extra charge.
Also see liability.
Accounting
built in, Internal Credit Card processing available
The MAS HOTSPOT system has built in accounting. You can also add
a credit card module for businesses like marinas or apartments
that wish to charge for Internet services without employee customer
interaction.
Account
use across multiple stores
If you have multiple stores that people will travel to, MAS HOTSPOTS
can setup a backend server to authorize valid users from store
to store. This function can also be useful in a mall setting where
stores may want to team up and work together.
Internet
cameras offered
As part of the package MAS HOTSPOTS can install a WEB accessible
Internet camera. See other uses on the main page for more information.
Equipment
service covered
MAS HOTSPOTS covers the equipment service for you at no additional
charge. Our staff will keep firmware updated, patches installed
and add new features when available. You just concentrate on your
core business and we will take care of the rest.
Web
Page space included
Your new system requires web space to keep login pages, terms
of use statements and advertisement specials. With MAS HOTSPOTS
this is included in our price, keeping you from paying an additional
bill.
Dynamic
DNS Included
Like web page space your Dynamic Directory Network Service (DDNS)
is also included in our price. DDNS is needed to identify your
new equipment on the web.
You
are happy, the investment is paying off, Customers are happy
If you have a system that is reasonably priced and customers are
happy, then you have a successful system. That system provides
a positive experience to your customers and ultimately drives
more business to your facility. That system is MAS HOTSPOTS. Click
here to contact us.
