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At HOTSPLOTS you can get everything from one source — we not only supply you with our innovative and powerful WiFi solutions, but also with the right hardware for your location — whether for hotels, youth hostels, restaurants, buses, trains or entire cities. No matter for which area of application you are looking for a WiFi solution, we have the right hardware for you.

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One technology platform for all areas of application

Every hotspot needs a router on which, among other things, the so-called captive portal runs and the VPN connection to the HOTSPLOTS VPN servers is established. VPN routing enables secure operation even with your own internet connection, offers an interface for remote maintenance and, especially for mobile or bundled Internet connections, a higher connection quality.

For stationary hotspots, the main criterion is the necessary processing power. This depends above all on the speed of the internet connection(s) and the number of simultaneous users.

Devices	Archer C7	EdgeRouter	Appliance M	Appliance L	Appliance XL
Typical max. data rate in VPN routing in Mbit/s	50	100	500	>1.000	> 1.000
Recommended max. number of simultaneously active users	30	100	350	> 1.000	> 1.000
Support for VLANs and WiFi controller software	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅
Number of WAN ports	1	1	1	1	≥ 1
Cooling	passive	passive	passive	active	active
Features	separate WiFi antenna	❌	❌	❌	❌
Dimensions	16,3 x 24,4 x 3,3 cm	11,0 x 7,5 x 2,2 cm	12,5 x 12,7 x 4,5 cm	19″ Rack 1U	19″ Rack 1U
Download datasheet	❌	❌	Link	Link	Link
Scope of application	Suitable for small locations such as doctors’ offices, bakeries, bars, holiday flats, hairdressers, small guesthouses and inns, day-care centres, petrol stations and many more	Suitable for small locations such as doctors’ offices, bakeries, bars, holiday flats, hairdressers, small guesthouses and inns, day-care centres, petrol stations and many more	suitable for medium-sized locations, e.g. apartment buildings, campsites, hotels, youth hostels, town halls, etc.	suitable for locations with a high number of users and high data rates such as shopping centres, hotels, hospitals, schools, student dormitories, etc.	suitable for very high numbers of users and very high data rates, such as central station networks, hospital networks, large events, trade fairs, etc.

Certified vehicle routers for the mobile sector

For vehicle routers, certification for the respective vehicle classes is of major importance. HOTSPLOTS supports suitable hardware from reputable manufacturers for both tourist traffic and public transport. HOTSPLOTS solutions work hand in hand with systems from Bosch, Lesswire, NetModule, Eltec and many others. Contact our experts — so we can find the right solution for you!

WiFi infrastructure

For small locations, the WiFi of the hotspot router may be sufficient. All other locations require a local network. HOTSPLOTS solutions can be used with WiFi access points from all manufacturers. The easiest way is to already have a professional WiFi and simply add an SSID for the public hotspot. The data traffic is then separated via VLAN and a HOTSPLOTS appliance is installed between the existing network and the internet.

Depending on the application scenario, HOTSPLOTS relies on hardware from different manufacturers. For devices from TP-Link and Ubiquiti, there is also a HOTSPLOTS firmware in some cases. Devices from Ruckus are always operated with the manufacturer’s firmware.

HOTSPLOTS also offers “hosted controllers” for network components from various manufacturers. Here, the controller is hosted in the data centre and replaces the controller that would otherwise be operated in the local network. We currently offer this managed service for devices from Cambium, Ruckus, TP-Link and Ubiquity.

Other active network components such as wireless bridges, switches etc. are available. Please contact us.