Wifi-soft Releases New Version of Wi-Fi hotspots Management Software



Austin, Texas, -/April 10, 2006 - Wi-Fi Technology News/- Wifi-soft Solutions, a leading developer of Operational Support System (OSS) software for Wi-Fi announced availability of much anticipated WiFiLAN version 1.1. The new version offers customers a hassle-free, hosted Wi-Fi hotspot management solution with pay-as-you-go payment structure. For a limited time, Wifi-soft is offering the basic subscription of WiFiLAN free to its new customers.

WiFiLAN v1.1 gives Wi-Fi hotspot operators and service providers total control over their remote Wi-Fi hotspots and allows them to manage distributed hotspots using a single, web-based management application. WiFiLAN requires no extra hardware or software since the back-office services are hosted on remote servers in a state-of-the-art data center. The management solution is device agnostic and supports wide range of Wi-Fi access points and gateway available in the market.

WiFiLAN v1.1 comes with several enhancements over the previous version such as branded portals, Authorize.Net billing support, customer self care, integrated problem ticket management, new reports, enhanced GUI and more. The Beta version has been operational for past several months and is currently managing hundreds of hotspots and tens of thousands of subscribers all over the world.

WiFiLAN monthly subscriptions are available in three different options - Basic, Professional and Premium. A limited, basic subscription is available free for new customers for a limited time. Both Basic and Professional subscriptions come with a standard base price and customers have option to purchase add-on modules depending on their requirements. The Premium subscription comes will all supported features for a flat monthly fee for each hotspot.

WiFiLAN pricing is very competitive and starts from as low as $20 per month per hotspot. Please contact sales@wifi-soft.com for more details.

Some of the important features supported by WiFiLAN are as follows:

Authentication Features:

1. Centralized subscriber management with RADIUS authentication
2. Standard and vendor-specific RADIUS attribute support
3. Detailed accounting
4. Location Management
5. Usage Reports

Network Management:

1. Centralized repository for network data
2. 24x7 monitoring of gateways and internal access points
3. Alerts and notifications
4. Inventory tracking and install management

CRM Features:

1. Trouble ticket management
2. Customer self-care portal
3. Customizable email templates
4. FAQ and searchable knowledgebase

Billing Features:

1. Authorize.Net and OpenEcho integration
2. Recurring billing with self-signup portals
3. Customizable billing plans
4. Prepaid coupons
5. Billing reports

Other Features:

1. Content filtering
2. Branded, captive portals with advertisements
3. Sub-accounts with access restrictions
4. Roaming support

About Wifi-soft Solutions

Wifi-soft specializes in developing high-quality, innovative software solutions for the global Wi-Fi industry. Its web-based, comprehensive Wi-Fi management and QoS solutions help hotspot operators, wireless ISPs and enterprises to seamlessly deploy, manage and operate their Wi-Fi networks from a centralized location. Wifi-soft manages hundreds of free and commercial hotspots and serves tens of thousands of subscribers all over the world.

For additional information on Wifi-soft products, please contact Wifi-soft Solutions (US), 815 Brazos St, Suite 325, Austin, Texas - 78701. Phone: 512-791-7200
Website: http://www.wifi-soft.com