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Section 3 - Basic Configuration
• Account Creation: the temporary account is generated by front desk account in the local database.
• Account Activation: the temporary account is activated and it is valid for use.
• Account Depletion: the temporary account is run out usage time or usage volume.
• Account Expiration: the temporary account is expired no matter usage time/ volume running out or
not, and it is removed from the local database.
Below are five most common types of billing profiles:
I. The temporary account usage time is limited by duration. The account has the expiration time. The
account is valid while the account is created.
This billing profile is suitable for the scenario in Hotel. The temporary account is created and valid while
customers check-in.
II. The temporary account usage time is limited by duration. The account has the expiration time. The
account is valid while the account first logs in.
This billing profile is suitable for the scenario in Coffee Shop, Airport, etc. The customer can use wireless
internet service for a period of time counting from first time logs in.
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