D&C GLug - Home Page

[ Date Index ] [ Thread Index ] [ <= Previous by date / thread ] [ Next by date / thread => ]

Re: [LUG] router operating mode

 

On 16/02/14 21:45, Rob Beard wrote:
> 
> Other way I'd suggest is having a Pi with a static IP address running
> DNSMasq or isc-dhcp-server to dish out IP addresses (it could also be
> configured to link to an existing wifi network and then act as a router
> and even a caching proxy server).

The wifi Devon libraries provide is highly firewalled. (The speed at
Exeter Central is also awful, especially considering proximity to BT
"Castle" exchange.) Since it's also "captive portal" you need to be able
to access a web browser on the machine in question.


Attachment: signature.asc
Description: OpenPGP digital signature

-- 
The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG
http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list
FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq