WiFi hotspot – proxy software
Greetings,
I am working on setting up a somewhat public WiFi hotspot and was hoping to get some input on software that will act as a proxy.
What I am looking for is something that will "capture" a users http session and require them to click through an acknowledgement page saying that they understand our terms for using the hotspot.
Does anyone know of a good (preferably Windows-based) piece of software that does this?
Thanks!
jaydotgee
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September 23, 2005 10:15 AM
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September 23, 2005 8:50 PM
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The feature you have described is called "home page redirection." There are issues. Nomadix holds a patent which they claim covers all home page redirection at wireless hotspots, whether the service is free or paid. You can read about it here:
http://wifinetnews.com/archives/004184.html
The Orinoco AP-2500 supported this feature back in 2002. I don't know the current status of this product.
Cisco provides home page redirection under another name as part of the AAA process in conjunction with a RADIUS server, but that's not a cheap solution.
If you find something, either Linux or Windows, please let me know about it. --Bob Young
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The feature you have described is called “home page redirection.” There are issues. Nomadix holds a patent which they claim covers all home page redirection at wireless hotspots, whether the service is free or paid. You can read about it here:
http://wifinetnews.com/archives/004184.html
The Orinoco AP-2500 supported this feature back in 2002. I don’t know the current status of this product.
Cisco provides home page redirection under another name as part of the AAA process in conjunction with a RADIUS server, but that’s not a cheap solution.
If you find something, either Linux or Windows, please let me know about it. –Bob Young