Wireless Hotspot What is a Wireless HotSpot?

"Hotspot" is the "cool" term for public spaces equipped with wireless Internet access. Or in other words, a place where you can connect to the Internet with your own Wi-Fi, or wireless-equipped device, such as a notebook computer, without cables. Of the estimated 150 million laptops, 14 million PDAs, and other emerging Wi-Fi devices sold per year, most now include the Wi-Fi feature as standard. A Wireless HotSpot is a wireless network that connects you to the internet. That is a Local Area Network (LAN) that replaces wires and cables with radio frequency (RF) connections. Wireless networks have a relatively small coverage area, between zero and 100 metres per radio transceiver depending upon the surrounding building structure. HotSpots are often found at restaurants, train stations, airports, libraries, coffee shops, bookstores, fuel stations, department stores, supermarkets and other public places. Many universities and schools have wireless networks in their campus. For venues that already have a broadband internet connection, offering wireless access is as simple as purchasing one of our wireless access point devices. It is an easy way to turn an existing expense into profit.

How will my business benefit?

Additional revenue stream

Attracts new customers

Rewards existing customers

Improves your level of service

Recoup the cost of your existing internet bill

Entices repeat business & return customers

Builds customer loyalty

Can operate 24/7

You keep 100% of the revenue

Full control over pricing

Zero Client Administration

Includes all equipment

Pre-paid card model

Fully automated

Free on-call support

Simple user interface

Simple administration

User Account system retains unused customer credits for return use

Simple to Manage

How much money can I make?

The exact return your hotspot will make depends entirely on the particular location at which you site it, your promotion of the service, the nature of the existing customer base, and the costs associated with your internet connection. Careful investigation should be made before installing an internet hotspot at any site.

How far does the wireless signal reach?

In an open outdoor space the device can transmit between 100 and 300m. Indoors the device can transmit from 35 to 100m. More typically, wireless internet signals work best in an open line-of-sight environment over distances under 50m. The exact range of the signal at your site will depend on several factors, including the power output of the hotspot device you choose, the receiver strength of the customer's laptop device, and then obstructions such as buildings, trees, walls, water features which may be in the way of your transmitting path. We can assist with additional external antennae to extend the range or improve the strength of your signal.