Mike wrote:
> Lee Sharp wrote:

>> Use RADIUS authentication, and just use one of the many billing front 
>> end systems.

> Wouldn't the little hotspot box be easier? Admittedly, I don't have much 
> experience with RADIUS authentication. A server for IAS or the *nix 
> equivalent would be required wouldn't it? A big piece of extra hardware 
> with configurations versus a small one (hotspot box). If I am incorrect 
> in this, please tell me. I have been looking (briefly) at a wireless 
> access area for a couple small towns using RADIUS, and want to know all 
> I can about it before I commit to it.

Why does Radius server mean big box? The systems listed in the Via posts 
would work.

 > ASUS C3 system: 
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16856110056
 >
 > MSI C7 system: 
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16856167012

Install Linux and Free Radius, and the front end of choice.  (Probably 
with Apache)  You probably don't even need a lot of RAM or hard drive.

			Lee