HACKER Q&A
📣 sigmaprimus

How do I set up a WiFi internet gateway similar to retailers or hotels?


I received a TP-Link Omada AC1200 Gigabit Wireless Access Point for Christmas and would like to use it to provide an open WiFi connection for people to use in my area.

I would like to have this network isolated from my existing home networks and have a RPI2 that I would prefer to use for the server but am willing to purchase another router if need be.

What I would like is to have a logon page that anyone wishing to access the internet must load in their browser and agree to "MY" T&C, similar to what many hotels and chain restaurants have.

I have searched for information on this but I am coming up short on specific keywords to narrow down the results. Any help or direction in where to find such information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You.


  👤 rotoole Accepted Answer ✓
The keyword to search for is "WiFi captive portal".

My company provides captive portals for guest networks as a low cost hosted service:

https://www.stad.io

I recommend the Cisco Meraki Go Access Points, because they are low cost and easy to setup and manage.

https://www.amazon.com/Meraki-Go-Indoor-WiFi-AP/dp/B07GX1RHS...

Hope that helps.


👤 bruceb
Out of curiosity why do you want to provide an open WiFi connection for people?