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SputnikNet

SputnikNet™ enables you to remotely manage Wi-Fi hotspots, hotzones, or complete networks over the Internet. With SputnikNet, there is no software to install or run. Simply plug Sputnik-Powered APs (Access Points) or Gateways into broadband, and you’re ready to offer free, branded, or fee-based Wi-Fi service.

	If you don’t need to authenticate or bill end users, check out SputnikNet Express, our free service for free, single-location hotspots that put your brand front and center.
	If you want to run Sputnik software in your data center, check out SputnikNet On Site.

How SputnikNet Works


1. Sign up for a SputnikNet Account, where you manage all of the access points (APs) on your wireless network. Give your SputnikNet Account a unique name. Once provisioned, you can manage one or hundreds of APs, bill users or offer free Wi-Fi.	2. Need APs? Purchase Sputnik APs from our site and add them to your Account as needed. SputnikNet works equally well with Sputnik APs and approved third party APs (such as the Linksys WRT54GL) that you can flash with the free Sputnik Agent.	3. Ready to deploy? Plug your Sputnik-Powered APs into broadband, and manage them over the Internet (see demo). SputnikNet’s powerful features are available to you, including captive portal authentication, Pre-Paid Cards, RADIUS, PayPal/Credit Card and WorldPay Billing.

SputnikNet Levels of Service

We offer three levels of SputnikNet service:

SputnikNet—for remote management of one or more hotspot locations, including subscriber management, usage tracking, real-time network monitoring, reporting, and a range of billing options
SputnikNet Express—for free, branded single hotspot locations
SputnikNet On Site—same as SputnikNet, but running in your data center

SputnikNet Comparison Chart

Feature	Benefit	SputnikNet Express	SputnikNet or SputnikNet On Site
Local Content, Advertising	Automatically display local information (e.g. map, weather, search) and advertising on welcome page
Branding	Control over the look and feel of captive portal (login) and welcome pages	Large & small logos only
Security and network policy	Limit various users' access to Internet and network resources	Block private nets only
Usage tracking and reporting	Real time tracking and reporting of bandwidth usage by end user and location	Basic usage reports and charts
Device Database	Authenticate VoIP/Wi-Fi handsets, printers, and other devices that don’t have web browsers	Up to 5 devices
Bandwidth throttling	Limit overall bandwidth allowed for any Sputnik-Powered device
Quality of Service (QoS) Management	Limit bandwidth available peer-to-peer (P2P) applications (also known as "bandwidth hogs")
Walled garden, Redirect pages	Control over which web pages are viewed before and after authenticating
Multiple locations	Remotely manage multiple hotspots, hotzones, wireless networks
User Database	Authenticate users and restrict access to the wireless network
Guest Database	Skip end-user registration (end-users click through a “splash” page; sessions are tracked by MAC address)
Pre-Paid Database	Use pre-paid cards or codes to time limit wireless access
RADIUS	Connect to a third party RADIUS server for authentication, billing, or roaming
PayPal/Credit Card Billing	Charge end-user credit cards or PayPal accounts (Normal PayPal transaction fees apply, no additional Sputnik fees)
WorldPay Billing	Charge end-user credit cards in more than 144 local currencies around the world

Note: Each SputnikNet Express AP has its own separate Account. You can have an unlimited number of APs managed under a SputnikNet Account.

SputnikNet Pricing

SputnikNet pricing is based on the number of access points (APs) and gateways managed on your network. Pricing for APs and Gateways varies based upon which Sputnik Agent firmware they run.

	Sputnik Agent NMS	Sputnik Agent Standard	Sputnik Agent Pro
Supported APs	All Sputnik-Powered APs	All Sputnik-Powered APs except the Sputnik 720	Sputnik 720
Set-up Fee	SputnikNet Account set-up fee: $49.95. SputnikNet On Site Account set-up fee: $499.
Annual Fee	Free	$199.50 per AP	$499.50 per AP or Gateway

Please note:

All SputnikNet subscriptions are annual, however customers running ten or more APs can switch to monthly subscriptions; contact us for more information.
There is no charge to add as many APs as you want to extend your Wi-Fi signal and reach more wireless end users. In addition, you can manage these devices for free if they run Sputnik Agent NMS.

SputnikNet Starter Kits

Save up to 20% when you purchase a SputnikNet Starter Kit with: your choice of Sputnik-powered device, SputnikNet Account and annual Subscription.

SputnikNet à la carte

SputnikNet Account: $49.95.
One-time set-up fee. A single SputnikNet Account can manage hundreds of APs.
If you purchased your own third-party AP, such as the Linksys WRT54GL, this is what you need to get started.

SputnikNet Features

No software required	Manage your wireless network without installing or running a Sputnik Control Center server.
Remote AP management over the Internet	SputnikNet enables you to manage the wireless network as a system rather than individual access points. From a secure web interface, you can remotely flash-upgrade APs in the field, modify captive portal and redirect pages, change the wireless channel and SSID. APs can be situated behind firewalls, on private LANs, or on any network with a route to the Internet.
Quality of Service (QoS) Management	Bandwidth hogs using Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file-sharing applications? No problem. With Sputnik QoS you can muzzle them with one click. This lets you provide legitimate users with the performance they deserve.
Bandwidth throttling	If you have multiple Sputnik-Powered APs on one network, you can apportion the bandwidth appropriately using bandwidth throttling.
Sputnik Modules for Pre-Paid Cards and RADIUS	SputnikNet includes the Sputnik Module for Pre-Paid Cards and the Sputnik Module for RADIUS. The Sputnik Module for Pre-Paid Cards enables you to restrict access based on pre-paid cards or codes. The Sputnik Module for RADIUS enables you to link SputnikNet to an existing RADIUS user database.
Sputnik Modules for WorldPay and PayPal/Credit Card Billing	SputnikNet also includes the Sputnik Module for WorldPay and the Sputnik Module for Credit Cards/PayPal. These additional Modules allow you to bill end-users credit cards (in more than 144 local currencies) or PayPal accounts.
Plug-n-play provisioning	Simply plug in Sputnik-Powered access points anywhere on the Internet, even behind firewalls. They receive configuration information from your SputnikNet Account and you’re ready to roll—without a truck roll.
Standard wireless clients	Sputnik utilizes IEEE 802.11 standards for interoperability with standard wireless clients—laptops, handhelds, VoIP Wi-Fi phones. No special client software is required to use a Sputnik wireless network.
Branded experience	SputnikNet enables you to create a customized captive portal that reflects the brand experience you want to create for your customers. With SputnikNet, you can also set a redirect page so that customers are sent to the web site of your choosing after they complete a successful log-in, further reinforcing your marketing goals.
Flexible business model	SputnikNet is designed to flexibly support virtually any wireless business model, including free community networks, branded wireless portals and fee-based wireless networking. With SputnikNet there is no ongoing “revenue share” that eats into your profits.
Built-in AAA (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting)	SputnikNet includes built-in AAA. End-users must authenticate (via username/password) before getting wireless access. Once authenticated, they are authorized to use defined network resources, and restricted from other resources, based on policy set by the network administrator. Finally, SputnikNet accounts for end-user bandwidth usage.
Detailed usage tracking	SputnikNet enables you to track who is on your network and how much bandwidth they’re using. Network administrators can use real-time telemetry to diagnose problems in the field, isolate—and terminate—bandwidth hogs and generate reports for capacity planning or fraud detection.
Flexible reporting	SputnikNet includes real-time telemetry and historical reporting of end-user and AP bandwidth usage in hourly, daily, weekly and monthly durations.
Secure web interface	SputnikNet presents a secure, easy-to-navigate web interface, enabling you to manage your wireless network from anywhere.
Network security	Sputnik supports existing network security standards such as WEP, WPA and VPN pass-through. SputnikNet provides an additional layer of security by requiring all users to log in before they access the network. Also, guest policy management enables administrators to define private networks. Users classed as “guests” can go anywhere on the Internet—but not on private networks.
Inexpensive to own and operate	Starting at only $19.95 per managed access point, your network start-up costs are low. And, as you add more APs, your costs scale in line with your growing network.

System Requirements

SputnikNet works with all JavaScript-compliant web browsers.