egress™ server products

Viator Networks Egress™ Server allows hotel, apartment owners or access providers to offer high-speed Internet access services for a fraction of the cost of other solutions. It provides all the features you need and none of the ones you don't. Pound-for-pound, the Egress™ Server is the easiest to use, has the lowest total cost of ownership, and most broadly compatible server available.

Available as a fully integrated hardware/software solution or software only, the Egress™ Server v4.5 can easily fit into any budget and any business model. The new Egress™ Appliance opens high-speed service provision to a whole, new performance and cost level. You can spend a lot more money, but why would you?

Egress™ Server v4.5

[installation] [vs. Competition] [PDF] [product specs]

  • Zero client PC reconfiguration (plug-and-play)
  • Supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks
  • Offer services for free, charge a fee, or any combination
  • VPN support (IPSec and static IP)
  • Tagged VLAN support
  • Anti-spam, intrustion protection and anti-virus services built-in
  • Supports access through third-party proxy servers (e.g., government proxy servers)
  • Supports Ethernet, DSL, Wireless (802.11a/b/g) and fiber networks
  • Assign static IP addresses "on-the-fly"
  • Users can buy additional bandwidth on-demand
  • Establish pricing based on time, bandwidth, or access to features
  • Driverless printing (no print server required) at no extra cost* [complete printer list]
  • Complete RADIUS server included at no extra cost* (no additional hardware required)
  • Built-in RADIUS authentication passthrough to third-part RADIUS servers
  • Offer "free" URL access (a.k.a. "walled garden")
  • Block specific URLs, e.g, making property Internet services "kid friendly"
  • Bandwidth control for wireless clients at no extra cost*
  • Wireless Hotspot support at no extra cost*
  • Credit card processing capabilities included at no extra cost*
  • PMS connectivity at no extra cost*
  • Stringent firewall rules protect network from Denial of Service (DoS) attacks
  • True bandwidth QoS (quality of service) that works with any SNMP-managed switch
  • Support for major hardware manufacturers including Cisco, HP and 3Com
  • GUI-based Firewall Rule management
  • Redesigned portal with unmatched ease of customization
  • Redesigned management User Interface (UI)
  • Robust license control
  • Built on Red Hat Linux 7.3
  • And STILL no recurring revenue sharing and no per-port or per-user "taxes."

* As compared to competing products

Other core features:

  • No cost intrusion detection, anti-virus and firewall services
  • No cost for credit card payment interfaces
  • Uses SSL, SFTP and Secure Shell (SSH) for system management and security
  • Off-the-shelf support for Video-on-Demand systems by Videolocity, DataPeople and others
  • Plug-n-Play setup - No reconfiguration of user's PC settings (static or dynamic)
  • Transport agnostic: integrates with Ethernet, xDSL, HPNA, Wireless and cable networks
  • Supports up to six separate Ethernet connections in the 1U chassis
  • Built-in RAID support (levels 0-5)
  • Flexible billing for guest or meeting room access or apartment complexes (minute, hour, day, week, month or anything you can think of
  • All versions include PMS/billing system integration at no extra cost
  • Fully compatible with existing "OverVoice" installations and hardware
  • Includes 3-year, 24/7 hardware support by Dell and one year software upgrades
  • Supports separate billing systems and configurations for future Internet services
  • Remote (via Web and Wireless) or SSH console-based system management
  • Supported languages: English, Japanese, and Korean
  • Volume discount program available

The Egress™ Server runs on an enterprise-class server and is available directly from Viator or directly through Dell. It includes an 2.3GHz Pentium 4 (or higher), 512Mb RAM, up to six Intel™ Ethernet ports(two are standard), all in a single rack unit chassis. It supports PMS and UPS services via two COM ports, and comes with a 3-year on-site repair warranty provided by Dell.

*Note: end-user support is available at additional cost
Price: Call - Shipping and handling extra
Availability:
Immediate - 21-day lead time for hardware version

software-only version available

Egress™ Appliance v4.5

[installation] [vs. Competition] [PDF] [product specs]

  • Zero client PC reconfiguration (plug-and-play)
  • Offer services for free, charge a fee, or any combination
  • VPN support (IPSec and static IP)
  • Tagged VLAN support
  • Supports access through third-party proxy servers (e.g., government proxy servers)
  • Supports Ethernet, DSL, and wireless (802.11a/b/g) networks
  • Assign static IP addresses "on-the-fly"
  • Complete RADIUS server included at no extra cost* (no additional hardware required)
  • Built-in RADIUS authentication passthrough to third-part RADIUS servers
  • Bandwidth control for wireless clients at no extra cost*
  • Wireless Hotspot support at no extra cost*
  • Credit card processing capabilities included at no extra cost*
  • PMS connectivity optional
  • Driveless printing optional
  • Redesigned portal with unmatched ease of customization
  • Built on Red Hat Linux 7.3
  • And STILL no recurring revenue sharing and no per-port or per-user "taxes."

* As compared to competing products

Other core features:

  • Keyboard, video, two Ethernet, USB and COM interfaces
  • Transport agnostic: integrates with Ethernet, xDSL, HPNA, Wireless and cable networks
  • Flexible billing (minute, hour, day, week, month or subscription
  • Includes 3-year, 24/7 hardware support by Dell and one year software upgrades
  • Supports separate billing systems and configurations for future Internet services
  • Remote (via Web and Wireless) or SSH console-based system management or LCD front panel

The Egress™ Appliance is available only directly from Viator Networks. It includes an 667Mhz V3 processor, 256Mb RAM, and two Ethernet ports in a single rack unit chassis. It supports PMS and UPS services via two COM ports, and comes with a 1-year repair or replace warranty.

*Note: end-user support is available at additional cost
Price: Call - Shipping and handling extra
Availability:
Immediate - 14-day lead time

 

Click on any image to view a screen shot of the Egress™ Server

Screen shots:
Main Page
Standard Portal
Credit Card Setup
URL Manager

updated: October 15, 2004