[OPLINTECH] Linux based WiFi Routers

[Eric Maynard]

Jim,

I have to admit that I have thought of trying to simplify the login process by using the wep key or even just opening it up completely.

I guess first, I have to give up the idea that controlling each users bandwidth, accessible ports and all is really worth keeping a captive portal running.

It sounds like the WRT54gL any better suited for this.  Is anyone aware of any specific version of the "L" series that will work better than others?

Thanks,

Eric


> -----Original Message-----
> From: JKENZIG [mailto:JKENZIG at cuyahogalibrary.org]
> Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 11:18 AM
> To: Eric Maynard; oplintech at oplin.org
> Subject: RE: [OPLINTECH] Linux based WiFi Routers
> 
> Just be certain to read the readme page in the hardware faq for your
> version of the router prior to doing anything at
> http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Installation
> 
> It will work fine for a public hotspot.  Why do you want to require
> logins?
> You can just use wep encryption id's and then only give that out to
> people you want on it.
> 
> Jim
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eric Maynard [mailto:emaynard at holmeslib.org]
> Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 11:10 AM
> To: oplintech at oplin.org
> Subject: RE: [OPLINTECH] Linux based WiFi Routers
> 
> Jim,
> 
> Thanks for the response.
> 
> Do you think it is well suited to use in a public hotspot (eg Public
> Library) where you require logins?
> 
> I'll try to contact Karl as well.
> 
> I think ultimately, I will use my own home net as a guinea pig as well.
> 
> 
> -Eric
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: JKENZIG [mailto:]
> > Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 10:52 AM
> > To: Eric Maynard; oplintech at oplin.org
> > Subject: RE: [OPLINTECH] Linux based WiFi Routers
> >
> > Been using dd-wrt on my wireless home router WRT54G linksys for quite
> > some time. I have wireless with encryption to 3 tivos, 2 laptops and
> 2
> > computers. Been working now for over 2 years. Karl over at OPLIN is a
> > big fan of it also.  It is quite stable and you can easily set up a
> > hotspot with it.
> > Jim
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: oplintech-bounces at oplin.org [mailto:oplintech-
> bounces at oplin.org]
> > On Behalf Of Eric Maynard
> > Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 10:44 AM
> > To: oplintech at oplin.org
> > Subject: [OPLINTECH] Linux based WiFi Routers
> >
> > Hello All,
> >
> > I was just curious if anyone is currently using or has explored
> using,
> > open source WiFi management solutions that allow you to program a
> > Linksys WRT54G firmware with all the hotspot software.
> >
> > http://coova.org/
> > http://wiki.openwrt.org/
> > http://www.dd-wrt.com/
> >
> > Specifically, I would be interested to know if anyone has implemented
> > any kind of authentication against these.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Eric Maynard
> > Head of Information Technology,
> > Holmes County District Public Library
> > Millersburg, OH  44654
> >
> > Email [emaynard at holmeslib.org]
> > Phone [330.674.5972 x.224]
> > Fax   [330.674.1938]
> >
> >
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