Visitor-based networking (VBN) facilitates temporary mobile device user access to high-speed Internet or an Internet-based Ethernet local area network (LAN). VBNs are commonly used in universities, offices, conference rooms, convention centers, airports and hotels. Generally, visitor-based networks consist of software, such as a browser; hardware, such as hubs, switches, routers, and servers; Internet access; and service, such as telephone support. VBNs require minimal mobile device user configuration and provide services like billing, application integration and credit card interfacing.