Hi Folks,

I'm working on a project which will provide internet access to caravan sites via WiFi.
From what I read routerOS should be well able to handle this for me.

The scope of the project is as follows:

1. Anyone can log onto the AP.
2. The AP hotspot is running a walled garden portal so they can only see sites we choose.
3. Clients will need to pay before he or she has full internet access.

I'm ok with steps 1 and 2 but I'm not certain of what I need to do with step 3. I believe I need to set up a Radius server, I see a radius option on the AP but I'm not sure of the best way to complete step 3 above.

I'm responsible for the APs where I work so I'm competent with the RF and networking side of things but running these as a hotspot is something I haven't done before.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

Q.

Basically you need to use a back end services for billing, creating login page, RADIUS etc. You can use someone else's service, build one out and develop it yourself, or purchase a package that might fit your needs.

This is what we use for our back end system, and it works well for us.
http://myinnsite.com/
It allows you to bill subscribers via credit card (one time or subscriptions), creates the login pages and landing pages for you, allows you to monitor equipment, and a few other things.

The wiki also has examples of using the User Manager package for paypall billing. There are also a few other sources out on the internet as well if you are willing to dig for them