ASCII.jp Finally landing in Japan!Waza to introduce Facebook Wi-Fi to the store

Facebook Wi-Fi lands in Japan!So I did my first review.The technical hurdle is low, but check it out in terms of cost.However, it is a unique service that the benefits are great for those who operate the store.Let's try it immediately.

If you have Facebook Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet outdoors

What is Facebook Wi-Fi?

Facebook Wi-Fi is a service that allows customers who come to the store to check in with the Facebook account so that they can use the Wi-Fi in that store.It's a nice place for those who use the Facebook account on a daily basis.

The advantage of the user is that high -speed wireless LAN can be used for free.Currently, the wireless LAN spot of mobile carriers is also spread, but it is not clear which points are grabbing.As a result, it is often the case that it leads to a weak access point of radio waves and is slower than the 3G line.However, there is no need to worry about it in the store.

The advantage of the store is that you can first appeal to the customer, which is equipped with the Internet.Then, checking in with the Facebook account has the effect of propagating information on the timeline.I'm glad that the number of check -in increases.The point is that the usage fee for Facebook Wi-Fi is free.

Facebook will have the advantage of collecting users' lives and behavior patterns.In the future, services based on user location information and usage history may appear.It may be wise not to use it in situations where you do not want to know that you are in a certain time, such as when you skip the company.

Facebook Wi-Fi page is also available on Facebook's Japanese page

The introduction of Facebook Wi-Fi requires compatible access points

To use Facebook Wi-Fi, you need a corresponding wireless LAN router/access point.Facebook's help page includes "MERAKI's wireless product" and "Cisco ISR G2 and ASR 1000 Series Routers".At present (January 25), there is another model, but I will finally touch it.First of all, I contacted Cisco, but I was treated because I hent the introduction of SOHO.Therefore, we asked Sajestam Co., Ltd., a Meraki (Melaki) dealer, to borrow equipment.

MERAKI's indoor Facebook Wi-Fi compatible router is MR12, MR16, and MR24.The larger the number, the higher the specifications, such as the maximum transfer speed.Naturally, the price goes up accordingly.The price of the MERAKI product is all open, and you need to ask the vendor for details.According to the author, MR12 costs 80,000 to 100,000 yen, MR16 is 110,000 to 120,000 yen, and M24 is 170,000 to 180,000 yen.Home routers can be bought for 10,000 to 20,000 yen, so they may feel a little expensive.However, the contents are amazing.

MERAKI's MR series is the world's first business cloud -management access point.You can set up access points via the Internet, and multiple device management is easy.You can do everything from restarting to firmware updates.When installing multiple access points, mesh routing can be made, and the overall throughput can be optimized by emphasizing nearby access points.Even if an internet connection of an access point is interrupted, you can continue using the user via a nearby access point.

However, if only one is introduced at a small store, the Facebook Wi-Fi function will be the highlight.

MERAKI (Melaki) Shagestam web page features a comparison of the MR series.

The size of "MR12" is 185 x 147 x 25mm and weighs 450g..Compatible with 11n, maximum connection speed is 300Mbps

The initial setting of Facebook Wi-Fi is super easy

A license is required to use the MR series.The previous terminal price includes a year -of -the -year license, but a license fee of 20,000 to 30,000 yen will be charged after the following year.This is also a cost, but we will verify cospa later.

First, create a network.Enter the name of the restaurant group, event name, facility name, etc.Therefore, enter the license information and make it active.Then, the URL for the web setting arrives in the registered e -mail address.Once MR12 is connected to the net, you can set it from any PC.Whatever it is, it is OK even from a remote location.This is a nice place, even if a food and drink chain with multiple bases is introduced, the person in charge at the headquarters can manage it all at once.Next, create an SSID for Facebook Wi-Fi connection to the access point.

Create a new network

Log in to the setting screen

Create an SSID called "Facebook Wi-Fi" in "SSIDS" in "Configure".You can get any name, but you can't use Japanese

Select "Facebook Wi-Fi" created in "Access Control", select "Open" without encryption, and "Sign on with facebook Wi-Fi" in the splash page settings.Continue to open "here"

Log in to Facebook.Log in with the administrator on the page you want to check in

Select the Facebook page you want to check in.Press "Settings" to complete