Creating a Hotspot 2.0 Venue Profile

The Hotspot 2.0 technology allows users to seamlessly roam between the provider's home Wi-Fi network and the visited Wi-Fi network in a different location. A Wi-Fi provider can partner with several roaming partners to provide Wi-Fi access to partner's subscribers. Public venues such as institutions, restaurants, and stadiums are considered roaming partners.

1. Go to Services & Profiles > Hotspots & Portals.
2. Select the Hotspot 2.0 tab, and then select the zone for which you want to create the profile.
3. Click Create.
   The Create Hotspot 2.0 Venue Profile page appears.

   Figure 70  Creating a Hotspot 2.0 Venue Profile
   

   

   
   
4. Configure the following:
   1. Name: Enter a name for this venue profile. This name identifies the venue profile when assigning an HS2.0 service to a HS2.0 venue.
   2. Description: Enter a description for the venue profile.
   3. Venue:
      • Venue Names: Create a new venue name. Select the language and enter the venue name in that language.
      • Venue Category: Select venue group and venue type as defined in IEEE802.11u, Table 7.25m/n.
      • WAN Metrics: Provides information about the WAN link connecting an IEEE 802.11 access network and the Internet; includes uplink/downlink speed estimates
      Select the operator profile. This name identifies the service operator when assigning an HS2.0 service to a HS2.0 WLAN.
5. Click OK.