Airport Extreme - Guest Network - Bandwidth Control

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Airport Extreme - Guest Network - Bandwidth Control

Hello Everyone,

I'm in need to deploy a solution to someone in a bar and I wanted to know if it's possible to do it with the Airport Extreme of Apple.

I already saw some study cases, and I not sure if it's possible to do what I pretend.

This is the cenario:

The user have in his office an ISP router with wireless that provides him with network connectivity for all his devices, in his office.

But where the clients are the signal doesn't get there, so we passed a cable to the bar, and we want to deploy there network guest access to the clients.
The thing is that we want to make the clients network to don't have access to the internal network devices, and then to controll at what velocity then can connect. Providing sometimes higher speeds, and other times lower speeds. (bandwidth management / limited).

Is it possible for me to use the Airport extreme for that? If not, do I have any other solution?

Thanks in advance.

Regards!

Posted on Jun 20, 2014 3:21 AM

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Answer 1

Jun 22, 2014 6:30 AM in response to Buhl3r

I'm not aware of Apple networking gear being able to control bandwidth access for clients. I'm sure there are solutions, but I'd imagine that it would require more than consumer-quality equipment. I've never needed to deal with such things, so I can't recommend anything.

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Answer 2

Jun 22, 2014 12:49 PM in response to Buhl3r

As stated this is not consumer level router functionality.

You either need a router that takes a third party firmware.. eg Gargoyle.. just google for it as I am not allowed to post details.

Or you need a pro wireless hotspot solution. These are expensive..$500-1000 but work without bothering the business owner.. you provide each person who buys a drink a printout ticket with username and password.. which allow both limited time and bandwidth. It is better than just making a free for all. There are also methods where people can login with credit card details.. but I think it is better to use the ticket type system.

For a cheap free for all.. as I said look at gargoyle.

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