Storm Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I need to setup a guest wifi system like you would get at a hotel etc... I basically want our receptionist to be able to generate a code, and give this to a guest to be valid for 24 hours. I dont want to have to purchase any additional hardware (i have 2 netgear aps in the ceiling) i can create a virtual server for it What do i need, something like chillispot? coovachilli?Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BudMan MVC Posted October 24, 2013 MVC Share Posted October 24, 2013 Do your AP support vlans? Does your network support vlans? AP are just bridges to your wired network.. I assume when you say "guests" you don't want these guest to be able to access your normal network - and only get to the internet. What is currently your gateway off your network to the internet? What is the model number of these APs you have currently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 Can i just add to this topic, sorry for not replying to you budman!I eventually purchased some ubiquiti access points, these are great! cheap and dead easy to setup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BudMan MVC Posted December 9, 2013 MVC Share Posted December 9, 2013 Yup they get great reviews - would love to pick up one.. But the dual band models are not all that cheap for home use. https://store.ubnt.com/feature-products/unifi-ap-pro.html UniFi AP Pro $229.00 When I picked up a tplink n600 for 42$ to my door and put dd-wrt and its rockin.. This was more in line with my my budget for the house, now yes they are ac and n750.. But kind of hard to justify that when no ac clients and internet speed is barely above G anyway ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primexx Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I've only (relatively) recently started seeking Ubiquiti starting to pop up everywhere. The gigabit fibre startup in my area is using their gear too. What do you know about them BudMan? How do they compare against Cisco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arachno 1D Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Some similar software as that used in Cafes may be a help where you can allocate access on a timed basis http://www.handycafe.com/ http://www.myhotspot-software.com/myhotspot/en/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BudMan MVC Posted December 9, 2013 MVC Share Posted December 9, 2013 What do you know about them BudMan? How do they compare against Cisco?I have not seen them in actual use, but have read enough reviews heard enough from people on other forums that I know I would like to play with them! ;) You can tell from reading reviews on say amazon who the idiots are that don't read the manual before they try and set something up as well.. Seems they don't understand the concept of a software controller that also needs to be running, etc. primexx and +Kyle 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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