Portal Overview

Portal authentication is also known as Web authentication, that is, authenticate the user by accepting the user name and password entered by the user through the Web page. The Portal authentication technology provides a flexible access control method. Without installing the client, access control can be implemented at the access layer and the key data entry that needs to be protected. Portal authentication website is generally called portal website.

When unauthenticated users access the network, the device forces users to access a specific site, that is, the Portal server. Without authentication, users can access the services free of charge, such as application program (such as anti-virus software and operating system patches) upgrade. When users need to use other resources in the Internet, they must authenticate their identity on the Portal authentication page provided by the Portal server. They can use the network resources only after passing the authentication.

In addition to the flexibility of authentication, Portal can also provide convenient management functions. On the Portal authentication page, you can carry out personalized services such as advertising and notification.