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Subject:
wifi access for customers
Category: Computers Asked by: ostienen-ga List Price: $5.00 |
Posted:
29 Nov 2006 15:10 PST
Expires: 29 Dec 2006 15:10 PST Question ID: 786751 |
how do i configure my wifi router for controlled free internet access in my coffee shop? The goal is to provide free wifi access for my customers but be able to limit the tome they spend the time online. I have a Linksys router. |
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Re: wifi access for customers
Answered By: keystroke-ga on 09 Dec 2006 12:01 PST |
Hello ostienen, Thank you for your question. There are a few options here. First of all, do you want to pay for a solution or would you prefer a free solution? If you require a paid solution, you need the griffin box. This will allow you to charge for Internet access and also give it away in time limits. It will replace your current router, saving you electricity costs. It is available from here in the UK: Flexsys Griffin Box http://www.flexsys-group.co.uk/broadband-internet-hotel-hotspots/griffin-internet.php They have American resellers, too. Alternatively, this company is also a very good wireless hardware distributor. CybercafePro http://www.cybercafepro.com/ All of these options come with excellent tech support so you should not go very wrong with any of them. Search strategy: Personal knowledge + flexsys griffin box If you need any additional clarification, let me know and I'll be glad to assist you. --keystroke-ga |
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Re: wifi access for customers
From: mltechz-ga on 29 Nov 2006 15:54 PST |
You will need more then a linksys router to be able to control duration of time on an open WIFI network. You basically need a server or desktop computer to run a monitoring software or proxy like these: http://www.cybercafepro.com/ http://www.antamedia.com http://www.mycafecup.com/ I did find an article that would allow you to upgrade your router (Depending on the model) so that your hotspot could join the "Boingo" Hotspot network. http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/tutorials/article.php/3345991 |
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Re: wifi access for customers
From: kishorpanth-ga on 29 Nov 2006 18:25 PST |
The best way is to have a Linux box connected to the wifi and run Chilli spot with free radius in that. This will help you control the users. Hope this works Kishor |
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Re: wifi access for customers
From: kishorpanth-ga on 29 Nov 2006 18:27 PST |
Please note that its of free and you can modify that to meet your requirement |
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