Truecom Telesoft

A robust AAA server is a primary requirement to boost the evolution ushered in by the launch of new services and a
burgeoning subscriber base.

Need

While WiFi makes data accessible without any hassle, without long wires and cables, a number of security issues crop up that need attention. In unsecured WLAN environments, hackers can barge in the internal network illegally leading to huge data loss and theft, modification of data in transit, malware insertion attacks, bandwidth loss and the like. Secure WiFi services is mandatory by law, especially in public places including restaurants, malls, rail stations, and even on the enterprise network.

AAA (Authentication, authorization, and accounting)

The AAA framework ensures intelligent control of WiFi accessibility and enforces policies, audits and reports for billing and subscriber management.

With Ripple’s AAA module, admins can centrally manage subscriber authentication and allocate a designated level of service too. It is a vendor agnostic module and a solution offering encryption and key rotation based on IEEE 802.1x and WPA/ WPA2 standards.

The AAA module is blessed with value-added functionality for Wi-Fi networks with advanced authentication features, session management options, intelligent roaming attributes, advanced APIs, security features, IPv6 support and more. It aligns efficiently with the best-of-breed infrastructure and gateway vendors, thus delivering a hassle-free, vendor-independent deployment.

User Login Methods Supported

Username & Password: Users have to enter relevant username and password for authentication and WiFi accessibility
MAC Address Login Users need to enter the correct MAC address to login to a network
Phone Number & OTP: Users need to enter their phone number and then authenticate it with the help of One Time Password that they receive on their phone.
Email Address & OTP: Users need to enter their email address and then authenticate the address by entering the One Time Password that they receive on their email id.
Terms & Conditions: Users need to fulfill specific terms and conditions as directed by the host to gain access to the network.
Social Account Login (Facebook, Google, etc.): Users can access the network by logging in with the help of their existing social media accounts in Facebook, Google or Twitter.
Voucher Login: Users need to enter their voucher codes to access the WiFi network for limited period of time
Survey Login: Users need to answer questions in surveys in order to access the network for limited period of time.
Advertisement Login: Users are required to watch ads of varying durations to login to the network
External Database Login (LDAP, etc): Existing users can be granted access to the network after their username is authenticated by an external database
Loyalty Cards Login: Users can utilize their loyalty cards to access the WiFi network as reward for being consistent users of the network.

Features and Attributes

802.1X \WPA \WPA2 based authentication
Use of captive portal & Centralized AAA 3GPP server support
SMS-based Authentication of users
Dual-Stack RADIUS support
Multiple Login Control for Public Places
Centralized Profile & Subscriber Management
Web self-care for subscribers
Customer acquisition support for all WiFi users
Time-bound support for username & password generation
Multiple access restrictions based on time period, bandwidth allocation or segment-based access
Support for encryption for active sessions security
Simplified provisioning of network elements through efficient centralized management
Manage thousands of WiFi venues centrally
Effective Real-time session management
Intelligent load balancing

The tracked usage can be presented with comprehensive reports for security audits, compliance measures and for fulfillment of legal requirements for Public WiFi.

Salient Benefits

Carrier-grade reliability to deliver gigantic scale operations and high performance even over 2500 TPS.
Future proof network accessibility options that stand the test of time
Offer flexible customer quota management and packages on demand based on intended network plans
Gain individual control and management on network connections based on business type
Set role-based policies and accessibility rules for different types of users
Track user session stats and user behavior to control, manage and plan resources
Multi-vendor support and compliant to industry RFP