Squid + MySQL act as Hotspot

[pratchaya]

Squid + MySQL act as Hotspot
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Hi, All

i see the hot-spot for internet cafe or in starbuck coffee.
they can
:: generate username / password
:: time limit or useage-timming countdown.

Now , i want to know anyone have experience about
REDHAT + Squid + MySQL . to act like hot-spot ?
:: Can gen. username+password
:: Can gen. time for usage per username

Can u share knowledge ?
Can u guide/step for me ? sir.

Thank you very much
Pratchaya

[mnisay]

yes.
you may need wireless routers (APs) and authentication server.
see www.freeradius.org for more authentication details.
MySQL can do the username/password storage for that.
for billling, you may google for "wifi billing" and see if it will help you there
or if you know PHP/Apache you can create your own customization.

[pratchaya]

And if i want to use lan ( PC connect to lan : not only hotspot )
Anyone have experience ?
Can u help me ?

Thank you very much

[mnisay]

linux networking then.