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Understand access services

Centipid Billing manages PPPoE and Hotspot access through packages, subscribers, NAS configuration, RADIUS authentication/accounting, and service-specific settings.

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PPPoE

Use PPPoE for fixed-line subscriber sessions authenticated with a username/password. Typical controls include:
  • PPPoE-compatible packages and credentials;
  • expiry and account status;
  • speed/data/FUP policy;
  • pre-expiry reminders;
  • automatic invoicing and invoice prefix;
  • active-session disconnect/pause/block actions;
  • NAS/service assignment and monitoring.
PPPoE troubleshooting should compare subscriber state, package, RADIUS session/accounting, router service, transport, and local CPE configuration.

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Hotspot

Use Hotspot for captive-portal access, package purchase, vouchers, trials, receipt/credential login, and device policy. Typical controls include:
  • Hotspot-compatible packages and portal visibility;
  • captive theme, branding, terms, purchase instructions, and redirect;
  • device limit and anti-sharing;
  • vouchers and voucher agents;
  • manual or online payment flows;
  • session resume and disconnect-until-purchase;
  • bindings for bypass/reserved-IP devices.

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Binding

Binding is presented as a subscriber type but uses the Hotspot network path. It requires a router, MAC/device, and reserved IP. See IP and MAC bindings.

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Enable services on a router

During provisioning, select the intended services and ports. On an existing router, the detail page shows configured PPPoE/Hotspot state and exposes supported service toggles. Disabling Hotspot or changing bridge ports is high impact; inspect active sessions and schedule the change.

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Choose the right model

Do not change an existing subscriber’s type only to work around a package or router problem. Type conversion can alter credentials, package compatibility, and network policy; validate the desired migration first.