View Single Post
Old 01-02-2008   #2 (permalink)
Thorn
Did you do the math?
 
Thorn's Avatar
 
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...)
Thorn is offline   Reply With Quote