Learning Mikrotik 5th: Setup Configuration HotSpot
Setting Hotspot on RouterOS very easy to configure. Hotspot authentication system is used when we will provide Internet access in public areas, such as: hotels, cafes, campus, airports, parks, malls etc.. Internet access technology typically uses a wireless network or wired network. Usually provide free internet access using the hotspot or can also use the voucher for its authenticity.
When opening a web page then the router will check whether the user is authenticated or not. If not perform authentication, the user will be directed to the hotspot login page that require username and password. If the login information entered is correct, then the router will insert the user into the system and the hotspot client can access the web page. Additionally, it will appear a popup window containing the status of ip address, byte rate and time live. Use of Internet access hotspots can be calculated based on time (time-based) and the data downloaded / uploaded (volume-based). Moreover, it can also be done melimit bandwidth based on the data rate, total data upload / download or can be in line based on duration of use.