[OPLINLIST] ZoneCD vs Untangle

[David Popeck]

I suggest giving Meraki a try. Their devices and setup are great and if you
signup for a webinar they send you a free AP with a three-year license. See
<http://www.meraki.com/freeap> for terms and conditions. We use these APs
and have been quite happy with the performance and reporting features.


On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 8:43 AM, Bob Neeper <neeperro at oplin.org> wrote:

>  Adam Murphy (IT Specialist, Rossford Public Library) mentioned he was
> using Untangle for wireless.
> He provide more info to me and it sounded interesting so I tried it.
> Thanks Adam for the heads up on this software.
>
> http://www.untangle.com/    and the Lite version
> http://www.untangle.com/store/lite-package.html.
>
> ZoneCD is free, has a small footprint (runs from a CD), and just works. No
> reporting in this version.
> Used it  trouble free for years.
>
> Untangle has a Lite (free) version and a big $$$ version, much bigger
> footprint, does more with LOTS of reporting.
> You can get a 77 page pdf file daily, weekly, monthly or browse to it
> online.
>
> Simple to install and setup.  Ref:
> http://wiki.untangle.com/images/8/82/Untangle_Quickstart_Guide.pdf
> Download an iso
> Create a virtual PC with hard drive and 2NICS (or use real H/W)
> Put the iso in the 'CD Tray' and boot.
> Answer some questions and let it install to the HD.  Do some more setup
> and start the client.
> There are a bunch of apps to select and download but just do the Lite one
> first.
> You need to create an account to download.
> Configure the apps as desired.
> Set it up (in Config / Administration) to browse to the client on port
> 443, which is nice.
>
> Captive Portal was most interesting  to replace ZoneCD.
> Look here for options. http://wiki.untangle.com/index.php/Captive_Portal
> I downloaded the custom_login.zip file modified it for our policy and logo
> and uploaded it.
> Patrons must accept the policy to proceed just like ZoneCD
>
> Only been running for 6 days but if it works well, may make another for
> the in-house patron PC's.
> The logging should be good information.
>
> Below is the browsed to report for last 6 days showing 54 logins.
> Under applications are the included Lite versions.
> Each one has setup and can be turned off by a click on the 'Power Button'
>
>
>
>
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David Popeck
Lakewood Public Library
Adult and Electronic Services, Supervisor
216-226-8275, ext. 126
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