[25.11.2011 16:56] We enjoy the last days in Sao Paulo! Time to say good-bye and come back to cold Austria
[17.11.2011 15:47] Day#3 at IAAPA 2011 - We proudly present our wonderful Andrea Meissl who will be happy to welcome you at our stand today
[04.05.11 07:45] We start fully-movivated in the next day! We would be happy to see you there! :) (Innsbruck, Tyrol)
[06.05.11 13:05] Our colleagues at Interalpin in Innsbruck (Tyrol) would be happy to welcome you at our stand!! See you there! :)
[14.11.2011 13:49] We are ready for the final finish during the expo set-up at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL
[24.11.2011 13:00] We start with Brazilian sporting spirit into the last exhibition day! Take a look at our stand at the Expo Estadio in Sao Paulo
Area-wide network
The combination of Loop21 telecommunication hardware and hotspot software offers the perfect mix for area-wide wi-fi networks. This solution provides coverage over whole areas such as it has been realised in Greece. Tourists in the area around Finikounda / Pylos (Messinias, Southern Peloponnese) can open their notebooks, log-in to the so-called "Greecehotspot" and just start surfing the internet. It does not only sounds easy, it just is. Read about how the Loop21 team has realised area-wide wi-fi coverage and a self-running hotspot system with several prepayment options.
Case Study
Loop21 Hotspot Software for Greecehotspot (Peloponnese, GR)
In cooperation with its holding company www.funknetz.at GmbH, Loop21 met the challenge to build-up a state-of-the-art wireless network in the touristic areas at the Southern Peloponnes (Pylos / Finikounda, Greece). Loop21 provides the hotspot server software to guarantee that the Internet access for tourists and citizens flows smoothly.
Overview
First of all, the experienced team did a market research and technical line of sights to decide where the best places for the Internet hotspot are. After having planned the locations of the radio stations, the project “Greecehotspot” proceeded into technical detailed planning. The consulting team made up plans about which equipment to use, regarding the climate, temperatures and humidity situation. For the assembly, the wi-fi specialists decided the specific configurations and did the frequency planning.
In addition to the wi-fi consulting, the project team supported also with sales & marketing know-how. A market research made clear that “Greecehotspot” has to offer two payment options: credit card (realised via a prepayment interface to Paypal) and prepaid cards (sold in local shops). Loop21 also developed the promotion materials for the POS.
Also, a fitting software solution for “Greecehotspot” had to be found. Since prepayment via credit cards and prepaid cards has to be offered, the consulting team decided to use the Loop21 hotspot server software.
The team of Loop21 installed and configured all components on-site and finally took over the operations.Loop21 is also responsible for the remote & software maintenance, 2nd level support and monitoring the hotspot in Greece. These tasks are centralised in the control centre in Austria. For extensions and necessary maintenance measures, the support team also do trips to the sunny place at the Mediterranean sea (and they like it ;-)).
Systems in use
- Loop21 hotspot system (server and client version)
- Internet Login and AAA-system (authentication, authorization, accounting)
- Voucher module & prepayment interface module (Paypal)
- Backbone management & storage of Internet traffic data
- Radio links (unlicensed) for last miles in rural and touristic areas & radio stations
- 1st and 2nd level-support and operations
- Sales support & advertorial partnership with locals
