Whats wrong with using DNS for this?

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Steve-o

On 29/03/06, Alex M <radiussupport at lrcommunications dot net> wrote:
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> Hi, I'm trying to create a system where I will be able to mange hotspots
> more dynamically and from central location. I want to begin by creating
> "algorithm" where the list of Radius servers for captive portal could be
> obtained automatically from the central WEB server or secondary backup
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> The reason for this is faster and easy management, quality of service
> configuration and scalability. Here is how it works: At startup NAS (M0n0)
> connects to preset DNS URL and read config file that has a list of Radius
> servers (and maybe other configuration) [also beside this dynamic function
> nas should have static info on 2 radius servers, just in case, but those 2
> will be added et the end of the list, if connection is ok] so about the
> list. the list obtained from server will contain all available Radiuses,
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> when the list is obtained nas will ping all nases and once with the low
> pings will be placed in the beginning of the list. .
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> Also, there should be implementations of groups so that we can assign
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> Do I make myself clear on what I want?  Do you want to implement my Idea?
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> Does any one want to work with me on this?
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> Regards,
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> Oleksandr
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> LRC
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