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Compare Antamedia WiFi solutions
Antamedia offers two main options for managing guest WiFi and captive portal access: Enterprise WiFi System and WiFi Hotspot.
Enterprise WiFi System is designed for organizations that want to run the platform on their own server or private cloud VM, under their own domain and infrastructure control. WiFi Hotspot is the hosted option managed by Antamedia, designed for faster deployment and easier maintenance.
Both solutions support guest authentication, branded splash pages, vouchers, payments, bandwidth limits, analytics, user tracking and WiFi marketing. The right choice depends on your deployment size, infrastructure requirements, data control needs and operational model.
Enterprise WiFi System
Enterprise WiFi System is a self-hosted WiFi management platform installed on your own server or private cloud VM.
It is designed for companies, ISPs, system integrators, hotel groups and managed WiFi providers that need full control over infrastructure, domain, branding, data and customer accounts.
The platform includes captive portal management, AAA/RADIUS authentication, database, virtual controller, splash pages, vouchers, payments, analytics and WiFi marketing tools.
WiFi Hotspot
WiFi Hotspot is Antamedia’s hosted platform for managing guest WiFi access, captive portals and WiFi marketing from the cloud.
It is suitable for hotels, cafés, restaurants, coworking spaces, shopping malls, transport providers and public venues that want fast setup without maintaining their own local server.
The platform helps businesses connect supported routers, access points and controllers, create branded splash pages, manage free or paid access, issue vouchers, accept payments, apply user limits and track activity from a cloud dashboard.
Comparison Table
| Feature | Enterprise WiFi System | WiFi Hotspot |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Installed on your own server or private cloud VM | Hosted and managed by Antamedia |
| Best for | ISPs, resellers, system integrators, hotel groups and large venues | Hotels, cafés, restaurants, coworking spaces and public venues |
| Infrastructure control | Full control over server, database, domain and deployment environment | No local server maintenance required |
| Domain and branding | Runs under your own domain with full branding control | Branded captive portal hosted in the Antamedia cloud |
| Captive portal | Yes, with branded splash pages and custom login flows | Yes, with branded splash pages and custom login flows |
| RADIUS / AAA | Included as part of your private platform deployment | Included through the hosted Antamedia platform |
| Vouchers and Internet plans | Supported for free, paid, prepaid and time-limited access | Supported for free, paid, prepaid and time-limited access |
| Payments | Supports paid access, billing and payment gateway integrations | Supports paid access, billing and payment gateway integrations |
| Bandwidth and session limits | Speed limits, quotas, time limits, schedules and session rules | Speed limits, quotas, time limits, schedules and session rules |
| Analytics and reports | Usage reports, user activity, login history and marketing data | Usage reports, user activity, login history and marketing data |
| WiFi marketing | Splash pages, campaigns, surveys, ads and customer data collection | Splash pages, campaigns, surveys, ads and customer data collection |
| Multi-location support | Designed for multiple customers, venues and locations | Supports multiple venues and locations from the cloud dashboard |
| White label / reseller model | Best option for white label, reseller and managed service models | Suitable for branded deployments, but less flexible than Enterprise WiFi |
| Recommended choice | Choose when you need full control, private infrastructure and reseller-level management | Choose when you want faster setup, hosted management and lower maintenance |
Which solution should I choose?
Choose Enterprise WiFi System if you want to operate your own WiFi management platform, control the server infrastructure, use your own domain, manage multiple customers or resell guest WiFi services under your own brand.
Choose WiFi Hotspot if you want a hosted solution managed by Antamedia, faster setup, lower maintenance and a cloud dashboard for managing guest WiFi, captive portals, payments, analytics and WiFi marketing.
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Enterprise WiFi System is a platform for WiFi user management that can be deployed on your server or Virtual Machines.
We’ll install and manage a complete system on your server(s) or VM. How to setup: Enterprise WiFi System will be deployed on servers hosted and managed in your company, or in a cloud environment dedicated exclusively to your business. The system is scalable and can be expanded in multiple servers. This way you can increase the number of Access Points and simultaneous users. It consists of the Captive portal, AAA Radius, Database, Virtual Controller server, and builds up an Intelligent WiFi system. |
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Connect supported APs, routers to the Cloud WiFi system and manage your WiFi from any device.
We manage the system, and make sure it’s up and running. Cloud WiFi solution controls user Internet access, sets limits, processes payments, engages users, provides powerful analytics and helps you run different marketing strategies to maximize revenue from your WiFi. How to setup: Click for a list of supported APs, routers and setup instructions. All APs & routers connects to a central cloud server for authentication. Configure your APs, brand your pages with logo and background, choose how will customers login. |
FAQ
WiFi Hotspot software controls how guests and visitors access the Internet through a public or private WiFi network. It provides a captive portal, user authentication, access limits, statistics and tools for managing one or multiple WiFi locations.
A captive portal is the branded login page that appears when a guest connects to a WiFi network. It can request a voucher, password, email address, phone number, OTP verification, payment or acceptance of the terms of use before Internet access is granted.
A compatible router, access point or WiFi controller redirects new users to the WiFi Hotspot captive portal. After the user completes the selected login method, the platform authorizes the device and applies the configured session, speed, traffic and device limits.
Yes. Administrators can manage multiple businesses, locations, routers and access points from one central dashboard. Each location can have its own branding, login methods, Internet plans, administrators and reports.
WiFi Hotspot is the hosted service intended for businesses that want to start quickly without maintaining a server. Enterprise WiFi System is a self-hosted platform for larger organizations, ISPs and integrators that need direct control of infrastructure, branding and data location.
Yes. You can offer free access, vouchers, user accounts, OTP login, social login, paid Internet plans, credit card payments or hotel PMS authentication. Different access methods can be presented on the same captive portal.
Yes. WiFi Hotspot can control session time, download and upload speed, traffic quota, daily or monthly usage and the number of devices connected to one account.
WiFi Hotspot supports compatible routers, access points and controllers from multiple network vendors. The exact model and firmware should be verified in the supported devices documentation before deployment.
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