Set up an open hotspot or captive portal as needed.
Set up an open hotspot or captive portal as needed.
Hey, I see you're looking to build a free Wi-Fi login portal similar to those in malls or hotels. Let's break this down. You can use open-source software or open firmware to create such a system. Since you're new to open source firmware, we'll go step by step—starting with choosing a platform and then setting up the login interface. What software are you considering?
You're referring to setting up a network using a specific software stack. I'm assuming you're asking about the devices involved in your configuration. Could you share the model or type of router/AP you're using?
I've set this up in pfSense and it's really straightforward. I'm not familiar with OpenWRT.
This guide you discovered isn’t very effective. It’s an older tutorial from turbofuture.com, specifically about configuring a captive portal with a RADIUS server hosted on the same pfSense device for login purposes. I also experimented with running it without authentication by pressing a button and it functioned correctly.