This tutorial deals with setting up a WLAN HotSpot on a Linksys WRT54GS router using OpenWrt, ChilliSpot, and FreeRadius. OpenWrt is a Linux distribution for Linksys WRT54G. ChilliSpot is a wireless LAN access controller. It is used for authenticating users of the wireless LAN. It supports web based login for hotspots. FreeRadius is a server that manages remote user authentication and accounting.
Nice tutorial but I think I’ll keep my access point open for others to use and free of authentication. I’ve never had any problems such as “hackers”. Wouldn’t you expect the same of others when you are somewhere on the road and need wireless? There is no need to hassle and inconvenience others with logins. Simply keep it open.
I agree. I am also operating an open access point and never had any problem. It’s nice to share and it makes a great topic for conversation with your neighbors. I even had people walk up to me and offering to pitch in for my cable modem connection.
As I hope Someone like Garry Glitter dosnt move in next door to you.
As I hope Someone like Garry Glitter dosnt move in next door to you.
Who’s Garry Glitter and why would that make any difference?
Some British entertainer convicted of being a pedaphile.
Why if we open source, why not open wireless? hmmmm.
…and closed hardware.
Make sure you check the model and revision # of the device you buy if you want to use one of the extra firmware upgrades.
(Yes, I am annoyed. No, this does not make me want to recommend Linksys hardware, let alone buy it.)