The SmartCelI Gateway 200 represents the first in a new category of scalable and versatile WLAN controllers with support for 3GPP compatible WLAN gateway functionality. It has been designed to eliminate the difficulties service providers and enterprises are experiencing when building and managing large-scale Wi-Fi radio access networks and integrating them into their core networks. It can run in the cloud or on an external appliance when required. The following is a brief description of some of the features that come with the appliance-based SCG implementation.