Bill, You might want to check out the ZoneCD http://www.publicip.net/ . It's basically an implementation of the Linux Squid proxy server with typical public access point features built-in.
Jim -----Original Message----- From: Weinstein, William [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2005 11:38 AM To: [email protected] Subject: mcn-l providing Internet access in public spaces We are considering creating some public hotspots (@ entrances and in cafeteria) for our visitors to use. We have some evening and other programs where that kind of access would be seen as a service. Right now we are not considering a charge but that is still undecided. We have a T-1 that we can dedicate to this project and we have spare network capacity so we can connect these areas on their own physical network. We have wireless in some back office areas and in storage so this is not a quesion on how to set up wireless access. My questions are aimed at anyone who has done this for public spaces and if they have suggestions on how that set-up needs to differ. Do we require logins or registration, what info if any do we capture? Has anyone developed end user instructions to help visitors connect? Have there been any issues with staff having to service visitors attempting to connect? Has anyone developed any disclaimer language on the use of the service? Does anyone have any recommendations of hardware and software? Thanks to all. Bill --- You are currently subscribed to mcn_mcn-l as: [email protected] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [email protected] --- You are currently subscribed to mcn_mcn-l as: [email protected] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [email protected]
