So I'm just putting the finishing touches on a Buffalo router flashed with DD-WRT and using the AutoAP script.
If you don't know, DD-WRT can easily turn your $50 router into $500 router. However, in this case, it allows you to automatically search for the strongest open (free) wifi signal, it then connects to that signal, and checks for internet access. Finally, it rechecks internet access every 60 seconds and if it dies, attempts to find a new open signal.
If you're interested in this or any other aspect of DD-WRT, ask away...
Nerd Alert Below - Stop if you aren't technically inclinded.
As as aside, on my personal router, I have 2 APs setup. 1 that is private, WPA2 enabled, and full LAN access. I also have another AP setup on the SAME router that is for public use, no LAN access, and all ports but web blocked.
If you don't know, DD-WRT can easily turn your $50 router into $500 router. However, in this case, it allows you to automatically search for the strongest open (free) wifi signal, it then connects to that signal, and checks for internet access. Finally, it rechecks internet access every 60 seconds and if it dies, attempts to find a new open signal.
If you're interested in this or any other aspect of DD-WRT, ask away...
Nerd Alert Below - Stop if you aren't technically inclinded.
As as aside, on my personal router, I have 2 APs setup. 1 that is private, WPA2 enabled, and full LAN access. I also have another AP setup on the SAME router that is for public use, no LAN access, and all ports but web blocked.
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