Award-Winning Sputnik Wi-Fi Network Management Software Now Available as SputnikNet Hosted Service.SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden -- Sputnik Sputnik: see satellite, artificial; space exploration. Sputnik Any of a series of Earth-orbiting spacecraft whose launching by the Soviet Union inaugurated the space age. , a leading provider of managed Wi-Fi software and hardware, today introduced SputnikNet(TM), a hosted service that lets businesses and Wi-Fi providers manage wireless networks over the Internet, without installing server software. SputnikNet delivers the functionality of the award-winning Sputnik Control Center(TM) software over the Internet, starting at $19.95 per month. With SputnikNet, businesses and Wi-Fi providers can build managed wireless networks simply by plugging access points (APs) into broadband broadband Term describing the radiation from a source that produces a broad, continuous spectrum of frequencies (contrasted with a laser, which produces a single frequency or very narrow range of frequencies). . No software purchase is required, and no server hardware needs to be purchased and maintained. "It's like salesforce.com for your Wi-Fi network See wireless Ethernet and 802.11. ," said David LaDuke, Sputnik CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "You get all the benefits of a full-featured management system, without any upfront investment in server hardware, and without the overhead of running software." SputnikNet lowers the technical requirements to manage one or several wireless access points. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. LaDuke, SputnikNet is an ideal solution for businesses without technical staff who want to offer Wi-Fi service to their customers, as well as an easy-to-use addition for Wi-Fi providers managing multiple networks. No Wires, No Server, No Problem Using SputnikNet, businesses can attract and retain customers by offering free Wi-Fi or charging for it. Each wireless hotspot can have its own branding, access rights and pricing. SputnikNet includes Pre-Paid and RADIUS Modules, enabling hotspots to limit access based on pre-paid cards or use their preferred billing system. "SputnikNet lets me focus on running my business, not on running a server," said Carlos Rice, CEO of Alana Blue, a Wi-Fi provider based in Hollywood, California. "It doesn't get much easier than this." SputnikNet lets network administrators track usage by user and location, and capture "opt-in" marketing information about their wireless customers. Administrators can block usage of specific protocols, such as peer-to-peer file swapping See peer-to-peer network and file sharing protocol. , and secure internal networks, making them available only to employees. In addition to monitoring real-time network status, administrators use the secure SputnikNet Web interface to configure See configuration. (software) configure - A program by Richard Stallman to discover properties of the current platform and to set up make to compile and install gcc. Cygnus configure was a similar system developed by K. APs remotely, create custom captive portal A default Web page that is downloaded to everyone who logs onto the Internet. Typically used for Wi-Fi hotspots, a captive portal can be used for authorization purposes or as a community bulletin board. See Neighbornode. pages, set network policies and generate reports. SputnikNet "future-proofs" wireless networks though simplified updates. SputnikNet provides tools that automate To turn a set of manual steps into an operation that goes by itself. See automation. upgrading a Sputnik network by reflashing APs over the Internet and migrating user account data. A large network can be upgraded in minutes, with no costly field service visits. Price and Delivery SputnikNet is available now. A SputnikNet Account costs $49.95 to activate and can manage any number of Sputnik-powered APs, which start at $99 for the AP 160. SputnikNet subscription fees are $19.95 per month or $199 per year, per AP. Volume pricing is available for Wi-Fi providers. All Sputnik access points come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. About Sputnik (www.sputnik.com) Sputnik Inc. provides the leading software platform for wireless networks and applications designed for businesses, service providers and institutions. Remote network and subscriber management allows cost-effective operation of multiple indoor and outdoor wireless venues. Sputnik launched its commercial products in November 2003 and has gained over 300 customers, many of whom are engaging in major deployments. The privately funded company is based in San Francisco. |
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