Will,

If your client Linksys router is a of the WRT54G then there are lots of
options that may get you there for free. At one point Linksys made this
routers code "open source" and lots of spin off versions have been created
with various functionality. I am using a version from DDRT because I needed
WDS. Because the routers were designed to support "flashable" code updates
one can load a custom version and return to the original if desired. I know
that the version I use also supports "HotSpots". A quick google should get
you going. There is a ton of info and other resources out there on that
router and what can be done with it. Also forums and other info resources
for using the WRT54G

Brad Lindroth

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Subject: [PCBUILD] Internet hotspot

Hello all!

I have a client with a coffee establishment who wishes to turn their free
hotspot into one that's a bit more regulated. Although still free, he wants
to restrict usage to customers, and at first connection send them to his web
page. He thought it might be possible to set up his wireless Linksys router
to do this. After looking at the software that sets up the router (it's a
plain old Linksys (pre-N), I don't think the router has those capabilities.
Am I wrong in making that assumption?

Thinking that I'm right, I researched for appliances that would do what he
wants, and came up with this as the best:
http://www.oscamtechnical.com/wirelesshotspot.html

Am I barking up the wrong tree here? Is there a simpler solution? Is there a
better product? Any input is much appreciated!

Thank you for your time and thought on this.

Best,

Will Stephenson
Acadia Technologies Inc. 
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