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
>   
> 
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