Table of Contents
Passenger WiFi
Introduction
Software Image with Captive Portal
Since the login page itself must be presented to the client, either that login page is locally stored in the gateway, or the web server hosting that page must be “whitelisted” via a walled garden to bypass the authentication process. Multiple web servers can be whitelisted.
Partners for Passenger WiFi operation:
NetModule provides two Wifi portal software images:
The first one is compatible with a backend solution, here provided from our partner Hotsplots. The latter, as the name implies, is a standalone solution and does not require a service provider.
External companies provide device managemen software:
External companies provide alternative Wifi portal software:
Sample Packages for Rail & Tram
PassengerWiFi Base Package
This package contains the main router including all antennas. Every train car or tramway needs such a packages.
| Amount | Description | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LTE router with integrated WiFi access point | NB3701-LWac-G |
| 1 | MIMO LTE roof antenna | Antenna-Railway-2LG |
| 1 | MIMO WiFi indoor antenna | Antenna-Railway-Indoor-2W |
PassengerWiFi Standard Package
This package contains the main router including all antennas. Every train car or tramway needs such a packages.
| Amount | Description | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dual LTE router with integrated WiFi access point | NB3711-2LWac-G |
| 1/2 | MIMO LTE roof antenna | Antenna-Railway-2LG |
| 1 | MIMO WiFi indoor antenna | Antenna-Railway-Indoor-2W |
PassengerWiFi Pro Package
This package contains the main router with two access points including all antennas.
| Amount | Description | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tripple LTE router with integrated Dual WiFi access point | NB3800-3L2Wac-G |
| 1 | 4×4 MIMO LTE roof antenna | Antenna-Railway-4LG |
| 1 | 2×2 MIMO LTE roof antenna | Antenna-Railway-2L |
| 2 | 2×2 MIMO WiFi indoor antenna | Antenna-Railway-Indoor-01-2W |
Testing
Connection Statistics
Please find a SDK script for connection statistics here.
WiFi Range and Signal Strength
Use google to find a WiFi heatmap tool to make pictures like this:
One Access Point
Two Access Points
Trains running with NetModule Routers
Alstom
- BR ET423
- BR ET430
- Lint 41
Siemens
- VT 642
- ICE 3
Stadler
- FLIRT
- GTW 2/8
- KISS / Dosto
- Regio-Shuttle RS1
List not complete.