[OPLINTECH] ZoneCD vs Untangle

[Bob Neeper]

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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