FreeRadius Server + Arch. Thoughts?

frank604 · 2013-03-07 04:05:33

My motel has multiple buildings across 2 acres of land with 5 routers linked to the main router. For my next project I'm thinking of connecting a radius server(on arch) to my router w/ ddwrt. Since I'm new to freeradius and wifi hot spot verification/control, is this the best solution? More specifically, the core problem is controlling download speed. If a guest starts a torrent or downloads a file or streams video, there are no controls to limit his bandwidth. Anything I should know before the adventure begins? Tips?

This isn't about how to install/setup but more of, am I going down the right path and what are the pitfalls, if any? Thanks in advance.

t0m5k1 · 2013-03-07 15:46:27

radius is generally used for user logins/authentication so I guess you are running some form of voucher based system already from within a "Captive Portal"

I know freeradius does have bandwidth control features but whether your captive portal can understand the messages it receives from freeradius is a different story & I would use my captive portal to control bandwidth & just keep freeradius for user control/info

If not then I would advise you look into that aswell as most will give you a way to limit the bandwith of those going through the portal + give you the ability to tie it in to a radius server for user authentication

Last edited by t0m5k1 (2013-03-07 15:54:09)

frank604 · 2013-03-07 23:15:08

Awesome, your comments helped me find a decent guide Here to control bandwitdh.

Last edited by frank604 (2013-03-07 23:17:06)

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#1 2013-03-07 04:05:33

FreeRadius Server + Arch. Thoughts?

#2 2013-03-07 15:46:27

Re: FreeRadius Server + Arch. Thoughts?

#3 2013-03-07 23:15:08

Re: FreeRadius Server + Arch. Thoughts?

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