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    Use router to set default homepage for network.

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by mechrock, Dec 8, 2008.

  1. mechrock

    mechrock Notebook Evangelist

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    Is there a way to make your router pop up a home page just like a hotel?
     
    mechrock, Dec 8, 2008
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    I don't think that's what mechrock is looking to do. I believe the OP is looking for an initial page to open automatically when someone first opens a browser, which isn't possible with residential routers, AFAIK.
     
    kegobeer, Dec 8, 2008
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    Yeah, I am trying to even think of how to do this on a cisco router ...hmm
     
    nizzy1115, Dec 8, 2008
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    I thought it was because I was connected to a hotel and if I was right it was a linksys 54g router. And they had there log in redirector thing.
     
    mechrock, Dec 8, 2008
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    If you have multiple computers you can set a group policy with Windows Server. I cant think of any other way other than setting it manually.
     
    flipfire, Dec 8, 2008
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    Hotel internet systems are big business. I'm certain there's more to it than just a router. To the OP - I don't think you'll find any simple solution to your question (costly maybe, but certainly not simple).
     
    kegobeer, Dec 9, 2008
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    set up DNS server at your house and all DNS requests go through it.
     
    focusfre4k, Dec 9, 2008
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