Comments on: Steal This Wi-Fi (the safe way) http://awaitinginspiration.com/2008/01/open-your-wi-fi-the-safe-way/ Personal Blog of Adam Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:10:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Adamhttp://awaitinginspiration.com/2008/01/open-your-wi-fi-the-safe-way/#comment-532 Adam Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:35:50 +0000 http://awaitinginspiration.com/open-your-wi-fi-the-safe-way/#comment-532 Yes, but there is no built in component (although there is a plug-in for a WiFiDog implementation) with SmoothWall to do this (i.e. a captive portal) but you could implement any CP solution you wanted... I'd suggest <a href="http://dnsredirector.com" rel="nofollow">DNS Redirector</a> or you could also look at another firewall (SmoothWall) solution called <a href="http://pfsense.com" rel="nofollow">pfSense</a> which has a built in captive portal. Yes, but there is no built in component (although there is a plug-in for a WiFiDog implementation) with SmoothWall to do this (i.e. a captive portal) but you could implement any CP solution you wanted… I’d suggest DNS Redirector or you could also look at another firewall (SmoothWall) solution called pfSense which has a built in captive portal.

]]> By: Mike Darganhttp://awaitinginspiration.com/2008/01/open-your-wi-fi-the-safe-way/#comment-531 Mike Dargan Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:47:56 +0000 http://awaitinginspiration.com/open-your-wi-fi-the-safe-way/#comment-531 Hello--Are you able to require agreement to an AUP on the public WiFi LAN? Also, are you able to collect usage statistics?I work for a public library and need both capabilities. I'm currently using PublicIP, which works very well when it works, if you know what I mean.Thanks for all the great information.--mike Hello–

Are you able to require agreement to an AUP on the public WiFi LAN? Also, are you able to collect usage statistics?

I work for a public library and need both capabilities. I’m currently using PublicIP, which works very well when it works, if you know what I mean.

Thanks for all the great information.

–mike

]]> By: Adamhttp://awaitinginspiration.com/2008/01/open-your-wi-fi-the-safe-way/#comment-14 Adam Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:21:03 +0000 http://awaitinginspiration.com/open-your-wi-fi-the-safe-way/#comment-14 @AnandGood point, I forgot to mention DD-WRT!Though, with the SmoothWall (or similar) solution you have the ability to not only run PUBLIC and PRIVATE wireless networks but PUBLIC and PRIVATE wired networks too. Additionally, your PUBLIC and PRIVATE wireless networks can run on two separate APs; giving you the ability to locate them in two physically separate locations. You would also be able to setup multiple APs on each network (for better coverage) without much trouble. Scalability wise the SmoothWall (or similar) setup is far better, plus the SmoothWall setup works with ANY wireless equipment, with DD-WRT you have to use a supported device.For the home user though DD-WRT is definitely an option. I've used DD-WRT before and it's a great firmware, <a href="http://lifehacker.com/software/router/hack-attack-turn-your-60-router-into-a-600-router-178132.php" rel="nofollow">turns your $60 router into a $600 router</a>. I can't say anything for the dual SSID function other than what I've read in the forums indicates (to me) that it can be troublesome to setup.As always, there is more than one way to skin a cat. @Anand

Good point, I forgot to mention DD-WRT!

Though, with the SmoothWall (or similar) solution you have the ability to not only run PUBLIC and PRIVATE wireless networks but PUBLIC and PRIVATE wired networks too. Additionally, your PUBLIC and PRIVATE wireless networks can run on two separate APs; giving you the ability to locate them in two physically separate locations. You would also be able to setup multiple APs on each network (for better coverage) without much trouble. Scalability wise the SmoothWall (or similar) setup is far better, plus the SmoothWall setup works with ANY wireless equipment, with DD-WRT you have to use a supported device.

For the home user though DD-WRT is definitely an option. I’ve used DD-WRT before and it’s a great firmware, turns your $60 router into a $600 router. I can’t say anything for the dual SSID function other than what I’ve read in the forums indicates (to me) that it can be troublesome to setup.

As always, there is more than one way to skin a cat.

]]> By: Anandhttp://awaitinginspiration.com/2008/01/open-your-wi-fi-the-safe-way/#comment-13 Anand Fri, 07 Mar 2008 06:09:29 +0000 http://awaitinginspiration.com/open-your-wi-fi-the-safe-way/#comment-13 Alternative firmwares like DD-WRT allows you to have two wireless LANs too, a-la Fon. Just buy a router that DD supports, and reflash it. As simple as that. Alternative firmwares like DD-WRT allows you to have two wireless LANs too, a-la Fon. Just buy a router that DD supports, and reflash it. As simple as that.

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