[squid-users] Re: Authenntication with a Transparent Proxy

Alan Hicks wrote:

> I'm looking at installing free wireless internet access for the public
> to use in the downtown Macon GA area.

> The plan is to high-jack port 80 with a transparent proxy server
> and serve up a default web page

> Basically I want the users to only see this web page until they
> authenticate somehow

This isn't possible with Squid. This question has been asked (and answered)
many times, and is in the FAQ.

However, I have heard of an open source project that does exactly this -
provide controlled access for public wireless service. The site for the
project is:

http://nocat.net/

Adam
Received on Wed Mar 31 2004 - 11:06:17 MST