A simple linux box with http://nocat.net/ will do the trick for you. It's basically a box with 2 nics and captive portal that will re-write iptables rules. Not too sure about the logging though...
Ken Connell Intermediate Network Engineer Computer & Communication Services Ryerson University 350 Victoria St RM AB50 Toronto, Ont M5B 2K3 416-979-5000 x6709 ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill Barge <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thursday, March 16, 2006 7:16 pm Subject: [WIRELESS-LAN] Free WiFi Hotspot Authentication > I am looking for help/ideas on solving a problem. > > I have a small sandwich shop/deli. I am swamped from about > 11:15 to 1:15 each day, but am pretty dead otherwise. A few weeks > ago, I put a wireless access point in my shop and advertised in > the window that I now have free WiFi Internet. I now have a few > "regulars" that come in with their laptops, but I have not had > problems (yet). > > I am using a Netgear wireless router switch. It was about $10 > on sale at Staples. > > I would like to track who is using my Internet. I looked at a D- > Link setup that would print receipts with an access code, but that > is $900. > > I would like to identify each user (via MAC address?) and record > where they go while online, how long, etc. > > Any suggestions? > > Thanks, > Bill > > > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Mail > Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. > > ********** > Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE > Constituent Group discussion list can be found at > http://www.educause.edu/groups/. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/.
