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Thorn · 01-02-2008

I'm assuming that you're referring to a captive portal type HotSpot.

Usually, it's MAC based. The MAC is placed in database and marked as being valid or expired depending on the time allowed and (if required) validated payment, etc.

Here's a good explanation: How Wi-Fi hotspots force you to log in - Network World

01-02-2008	#2 (permalink)
Thorn Did you do the math? Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Villa Straylight Posts: 10,000	I'm assuming that you're referring to a captive portal type HotSpot. Usually, it's MAC based. The MAC is placed in database and marked as being valid or expired depending on the time allowed and (if required) validated payment, etc. Here's a good explanation: How Wi-Fi hotspots force you to log in - Network World __________________ Thorn Sex and Violence. You can't enjoy one, if you don't survive the other. (And that works both ways...)