Introduction to Hotspot Manager
Overview
Hotspot Manager is a comprehensive solution for managing WiFi hotspots using MikroTik routers. This guide provides an introduction to the system and its core features.
What is Hotspot Manager?
Hotspot Manager is a powerful web-based application designed to help network administrators and businesses manage their WiFi hotspot services efficiently. Built specifically for MikroTik routers, it provides a user-friendly interface to control all aspects of hotspot operation.
The system allows you to create and manage user accounts, set up different service plans, handle billing, and monitor usage - all from a single dashboard. It's ideal for hotels, cafes, airports, campuses, and any other venue offering WiFi services.
Key Features
User Management
Create and manage hotspot users with different access levels. Set data limits, time restrictions, and connection speeds.
Service Plans
Create customizable service plans with different speeds, data quotas, and validity periods to suit various customer needs.
Usage Monitoring
Track bandwidth usage, session times, and active connections in real-time with detailed analytics and reporting.
Billing System
Integrated billing system with support for various payment methods and automatic invoice generation.
System Architecture
Hotspot Manager is built on Laravel, a robust PHP framework, with Livewire for reactive interfaces. The system communicates with MikroTik routers through the RouterOS API to manage hotspot configurations and user accounts.
Hotspot Manager System Architecture Overview
Getting Started
To get started with Hotspot Manager, you'll need:
- A MikroTik router with RouterOS
- Hotspot service configured on the router
- API access enabled on the router
- Network connectivity between the Hotspot Manager server and the router
Continue to the Installation Guide to learn how to set up the Hotspot Manager system on your server.