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4| Implementing Accounting-Based Authorization Amigopod |Technical Note
1 Introduction
This technical note explains how to use accounting-based authorization to build a
complete portal for a network service that offers free usage to guests, where guests are
restricted to a certain daily quota of traffic.
The completed portal includes:
• A login page where guests can log in with their username and password.
• A terms of use page describing the conditions under which the guest service is
provided.
• A landing page showing the guest’s current traffic counters and remaining quota.
• A user role configured with the appropriate authorization rules based on accounting
traffic.
Audience
This document is intended for network administrators and system integrators deploying an
Amigopod-based visitor management solution.
Basic familiarity with the Amigopod Visitor Management Appliance is assumed. For in-
depth information about the features and functions of the Amigopod appliance, refer to the
Amigopod Deployment Guide.
Document Overview
The first section of the document explains the concept of accounting-based authorization,
and how this solution works with the Amigopod Visitor Management Appliance.