Due to the increased popularity of DD-WRT v24, we are now offering improved support for this new firmware.
We've updated the installation video and instructions, and we're now suggesting every operators to use the new v24 SP1 firmware release.
Upgrading the firmware to DD-WRT v24 SP1 is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for all hotspot operators with high traffic locations (for locations that often have 5 or more simultaneous users logged in to the hotspot). We've found out that the new firmware is much more stable than v23 SP2 under these circumstances.
DD-WRT v24 also offers more features, includes a traffic grapher, support for multiple SSID's and more.
The setup script is now fully compatible with v24, there is no need to manually set anything after running the setup script.
Also, you can set a few options for the setup script, which are the following:
Firmware version: v24 or v23 (for those who still want to setup the router with DD-WRT v23)
Router's internal IP: You can change the subnet here. Default is 192.168.20.1, but we found out that there are situations, where you'd like to install multiple routers on the same network, so changing the subnet before installation will avoid IP conflicts.
Setup Type: You can now select if the router is the single/first router at the location, or you're using a second, third, etc. via WDS. That way you'll get the Router Alert working for all your routers.
You can find these options in the Operator Area, above the setup command for a location. Changing any settings will automatically update the setup command, so you can copy+paste it to the router's command box via a very simply way.
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Thursday, August 7, 2008
Monday, June 9, 2008
Extend Coverage of Your Wi-Fi Hotspot (WDS)
The most frequently asked question by Hotspot Operators is: How can i extend my Hotspot's coverage?
There are several methods for that.
The best way is to set up another internet source if you can, away from the first source (order one more ADSL line for example) and connect another router to that source. This is good for busy venues.
But you can extend your existing coverage by setting up repeaters. You can connect 2 routers by cable, but you can also connect 2 or more routers via WDS (Wireless Distribution System).
You can find a well written tutorial here about setting up WDS.
There are 2 methods to get WDS routers working with Hotspot System:
1) You can set the first router's LAN port to get through the Hotspot login page as well. The second router will receive paid internet so the same start page will be displayed to anyone who connect to the second router. With this method you can use any repeaters. The disadvantage is that the Router Alert function will not work so you will not know when the WDS router is down.
2) You give free internet to the second router (by leaving the LAN ports to have FREE internet access), and run the same setup command on the second router. For busy venues, this is the suggested method because it will reduce the system load on the first router (there will be 2 routers who will handle Hotspot accesses).
Alternatively you can add a new location to your account and run the command for this location to track which routers were used by your customers.
If you're using the same location's command on both routers, don't forget to add '_wds' to the Radius NAS ID to get Router Alerts from the WDS router too (on the Chillispot page of the router's admin panel). If you're using more WDS routers, you can add '_wds_2', '_wds_3', etc, AND turn off SPI Firewalls on the routers (Security tab).
DON'T MISS OUT!
Now you can get a LinkSys WRT54GL from Amazon with a $10 rebate from LinkSys (Offer valid through June 30).
There are several methods for that.
The best way is to set up another internet source if you can, away from the first source (order one more ADSL line for example) and connect another router to that source. This is good for busy venues.
But you can extend your existing coverage by setting up repeaters. You can connect 2 routers by cable, but you can also connect 2 or more routers via WDS (Wireless Distribution System).
You can find a well written tutorial here about setting up WDS.
There are 2 methods to get WDS routers working with Hotspot System:
1) You can set the first router's LAN port to get through the Hotspot login page as well. The second router will receive paid internet so the same start page will be displayed to anyone who connect to the second router. With this method you can use any repeaters. The disadvantage is that the Router Alert function will not work so you will not know when the WDS router is down.
2) You give free internet to the second router (by leaving the LAN ports to have FREE internet access), and run the same setup command on the second router. For busy venues, this is the suggested method because it will reduce the system load on the first router (there will be 2 routers who will handle Hotspot accesses).
Alternatively you can add a new location to your account and run the command for this location to track which routers were used by your customers.
If you're using the same location's command on both routers, don't forget to add '_wds' to the Radius NAS ID to get Router Alerts from the WDS router too (on the Chillispot page of the router's admin panel). If you're using more WDS routers, you can add '_wds_2', '_wds_3', etc, AND turn off SPI Firewalls on the routers (Security tab).
DON'T MISS OUT!
Now you can get a LinkSys WRT54GL from Amazon with a $10 rebate from LinkSys (Offer valid through June 30).
Router Alert Support for WDS Routers
If you're using WDS to extend your Hotspot coverage, you can now get life signals from your WDS Router. This method is working only if you run Chillispot on both routers and if you've ran the same location's command on both routers (if you're using a different location on the WDS Router, the Router Alert function will work automatically).
To get the Router Alert function working for your WDS Router, you have to do the following:
1. Add '_wds' to the Radius NAS ID. So if the Radius NAS ID was 'operator', then modify it to 'operator_wds'. If it was 'operator_2', then modify it to 'operator_2_wds'. If you are using multiple WDS routers, you can add a number to it, so it will be 'operator_wds_2' or 'operator_2_wds_2'. (Administration/Hotspot or Services/Hotspot > Chillispot tab on the router's admin panel)
2. You have to turn off the SPI Firewall on the routers (Security tab on the router's admin panel)
To get the Router Alert function working for your WDS Router, you have to do the following:
1. Add '_wds' to the Radius NAS ID. So if the Radius NAS ID was 'operator', then modify it to 'operator_wds'. If it was 'operator_2', then modify it to 'operator_2_wds'. If you are using multiple WDS routers, you can add a number to it, so it will be 'operator_wds_2' or 'operator_2_wds_2'. (Administration/Hotspot or Services/Hotspot > Chillispot tab on the router's admin panel)
2. You have to turn off the SPI Firewall on the routers (Security tab on the router's admin panel)
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