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- | ===== Some history ===== | ||
- | The fact that RADIUSdesk is more than a decade old and still going strong while many similar projects have died a slow death, should speak for itself.\\ | ||
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- | This system is in use worldwide and is used every day to provide Internet access to thousands of users.\\ | ||
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- | After completing the **FreeRADIUS Beginners Guide** for Packt Publishing in 2010, Dirk van der Walt used this knowledge together with modern design principles to start working on RADIUSdesk in 2012.\\ | ||
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- | The development of MESHdesk as a complete open source alternative to Meraki and OpenMesh with Cloudtrax began in 2013.\\ | ||
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- | APdesk was added to manage OpenWrt-based access points that did not require mesh networks.\\ | ||
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- | The system has continued to evolve to this day and works with the latest versions of all components involved. | ||
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===== RADIUSdesk ===== | ===== RADIUSdesk ===== | ||
- | //**A modern front-end to FreeRADIUS**// | ||
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- | * Manage | + | |
- | * Generate vouchers for visitors. | + | * **Data Usage & Time Management**\\ <color # |
- | * Monitor network usage. | + | * **Bandwidth Control**\\ <color # |
- | * Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). | + | * **Visitor Management**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Generate vouchers for visitors |
- | * Detailed | + | * **Network Insights**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Monitor network usage in real-time for data-driven decisions.</ |
- | * Customizable | + | * **BYOD Support**\\ <color # |
- | * Easy profiles. | + | * **Visual Analytics**\\ <color # |
- | * API | + | |
- | * Fully Open Source. | + | * **Streamlined Profiles**\\ <color # |
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- | === Similar to === | + | Source code at : [[https:// |
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| DMA Radius Manager | | DMA Radius Manager | ||
| Datatill | | Datatill | ||
| Splynx | | Splynx | ||
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===== MESHdesk ===== | ===== MESHdesk ===== | ||
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- | * Supports | + | |
- | * Uses batman-adv and 802.11s/ | + | * **Multi-Standard |
- | * Uses OpenWrt | + | * **Mesh Protocol Flexibility**\\ <color # |
- | * Prevents | + | * **OpenWrt Foundation**\\ <color # |
- | * Detailed visuals of mesh nodes and signal strengths | + | * **Hardware Freedom**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Prevents vendor lock-in, giving you the flexibility to choose your preferred hardware.</ |
- | * Open Street-map integration. | + | * **Visualize Your Mesh**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Detailed visuals of mesh nodes and signal strengths, integrated with Open Street |
- | * Configure | + | * **Remote Configuration**\\ <color # |
- | * Real-time | + | |
- | * Easy to use schedules. | + | * **Scheduling Made Easy**\\ <color # |
- | * Fully Open Source. | + | |
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+ | Source code at : [[https:// | ||
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| Meraki | | Meraki | ||
| Openmesh/ | | Openmesh/ | ||
| Plasma Cloud | | | | Plasma Cloud | | | ||
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===== APdesk ===== | ===== APdesk ===== | ||
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- | * Supports | + | |
- | * Uses OpenWrt | + | * **Multi-Standard |
- | * Prevents | + | * **OpenWrt Foundation**\\ <color # |
- | * Detailed visuals of Access Points and client signal strengths | + | * **Hardware Freedom**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Prevents vendor lock-in, giving you the flexibility to choose your preferred hardware.</ |
- | * Open Street-map integration. | + | * **Visualize Your Network**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Detailed visuals of Access Points and client signal strengths, integrated with Open Street |
- | * Configure | + | * **Remote Configuration**\\ <color # |
- | * Real-time | + | |
- | * Easy to use schedules. | + | * **Scheduling Made Easy**\\ <color # |
- | * Fully Open Source. | + | * **Time Savings**\\ <color # |
+ | * **Improved Network Performance**\\ <color # | ||
+ | * **Increased Security**\\ <color # | ||
+ | * **Customizability**\\ <color # | ||
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+ | Source code at : [[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== About Us ===== | ||
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+ | For over a decade, RADIUSdesk has been a beacon of reliability and performance in the industry, outlasting many similar projects. Its enduring success is a testament to its robustness and adaptability. Today, RADIUSdesk is trusted by organizations worldwide to provide internet access to thousands of users daily.\\ | ||
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+ | The journey began in 2010 when Dirk van der Walt authored the FreeRADIUS Beginners Guide for Packt Publishing. Building on this expertise, he founded RADIUSdesk in 2012, combining modern design principles with his deep understanding of FreeRADIUS.\\ | ||
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+ | The success of RADIUSdesk led to the development of MESHdesk in 2013, a groundbreaking open-source alternative to Meraki and OpenMesh with Cloudtrax. MESHdesk' | ||
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+ | In response to the growing demand for access point management, APdesk was added to the family, providing a tailored solution for OpenWrt-based access points that don't require mesh networking.\\ | ||
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+ | Throughout the years, our commitment to innovation and improvement has ensured that RADIUSdesk, MESHdesk, and APdesk continue to work seamlessly with the latest versions of all components involved. | ||
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