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| ===== RADIUSdesk ===== | ===== RADIUSdesk ===== |
| === A modern front-end to FreeRADIUS === | |
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| * Manage data usage and time limits. | <list-group> |
| * Manage bandwidth per user or per device. | * **Simplified RADIUS Management**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Modern front-end to FreeRADIUS for effortless administration.</color> |
| * Generate vouchers for visitors. | * **Data Usage & Time Management**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Set limits and manage data usage and time constraints for users and devices.</color> |
| * Monitor network usage. | * **Bandwidth Control**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Allocate bandwidth per user or device to optimize network performance.</color> |
| * Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). | * **Visitor Management**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Generate vouchers for visitors and manage access with ease.</color> |
| * Detailed usage graphs and charts. | * **Network Insights**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Monitor network usage in real-time for data-driven decisions.</color> |
| * Customizable captive portal login pages. | * **BYOD Support**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Seamlessly manage Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) scenarios.</color> |
| * Easy profiles. | * **Visual Analytics**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Utilize detailed usage graphs and charts to optimize network performance.</color> |
| * API | * **Customizable Captive Portal**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Tailor login pages to your brand and requirements.</color> |
| * Fully Open Source. | * **Streamlined Profiles**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Easily create and manage user profiles for efficient access control.</color> |
| | * **API Integration**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Leverage the power of APIs for custom integrations and automations.</color> |
| | * **Fully Open Source**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Fully open source, ensuring transparency and community-driven development.</color> |
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| | Source code at : [[https://github.com/RADIUSdesk|https://github.com/RADIUSdesk]] |
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| | [[radius:features|Features of RADIUSdesk]] |
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| ===== MESHdesk ===== | ===== MESHdesk ===== |
| //**Simplified central management of mesh networks**// | |
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| * Support for Wi-Fi 3/4/5/6. (a/g/n/ac/ax) | <list-group> |
| * Supports hardware with up to three radios. | * **Unified Mesh Management**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Streamline your mesh network management with MESHdesk's intuitive central dashboard.</color> |
| * Uses batman-adv and 802.11s/ad-hoc for mesh. | * **Multi-Standard Support**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Compatible with Wi-Fi 3/4/5/6 (a/g/n/ac/ax) and capable of handling hardware with up to three radios.</color> |
| * Uses OpenWrt 23.05.x as foundation. | * **Mesh Protocol Flexibility**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Leverages batman-adv and 802.11s/ad-hoc for robust mesh networking.</color> |
| * Prevents hardware vendor lock in. | * **OpenWrt Foundation**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Built on top of OpenWrt 24.10.x, ensuring a stable and secure 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.</color> |
| * Open Street-map integration. | * **Visualize Your Mesh**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Detailed visuals of mesh nodes and signal strengths, integrated with Open Street Map for geographic context.</color> |
| * Configure all nodes remotely. | * **Remote Configuration**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Easily configure and manage all nodes remotely, without the need for on-site interventions.</color> |
| * Real-time monitoring. | * **Real-Time Insights**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Monitor your mesh network in real-time, ensuring optimal performance and quick issue resolution.</color> |
| * Easy to use schedules. | * **Scheduling Made Easy**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Intuitive scheduling features for effortless network maintenance and updates.</color> |
| * Fully Open Source. | * **Fully Open Source**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Benefit from the transparency, customizability, and community-driven development of open-source software.</color> |
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| === Similar to === | |
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| | </list-group> |
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| | Source code at : [[https://github.com/RADIUSdesk|https://github.com/RADIUSdesk]] |
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| | [[network:features|Features of MESHdesk and APdesk]] |
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| ^Proprietary ^Open Source ^ | ^Proprietary ^Open Source ^ |
| | Meraki | LibreMesh | | | Meraki | LibreMesh | |
| | Openmesh/Datto | OpenWISP | | | Openmesh/Datto | OpenWISP | |
| | Plasma Cloud | | | | Plasma Cloud | | |
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| ===== APdesk ===== | ===== APdesk ===== |
| //**Simplified central management of Access Points**// | |
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| * Support for Wi-Fi 3/4/5/6. (a/g/n/ac/ax) | <list-group> |
| * Supports hardware with up to three radios. | * **Unified AP Management**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Streamline your Access Point management with APdesk's intuitive central dashboard.</color> |
| * Uses OpenWrt 23.05.x as foundation. | * **Multi-Standard Support**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Compatible with Wi-Fi 3/4/5/6 (a/g/n/ac/ax) and capable of handling hardware with up to three radios.</color> |
| * Prevents hardware vendor lock in. | * **OpenWrt Foundation**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Built on top of OpenWrt 24.10.x, ensuring a stable and secure 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.</color> |
| * Open Street-map integration. | * **Visualize Your Network**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Detailed visuals of Access Points and client signal strengths, integrated with Open Street Map for geographic context.</color> |
| * Configure all hardware remotely. | * **Remote Configuration**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Easily configure and manage all hardware remotely, without the need for on-site interventions.</color> |
| * Real-time monitoring. | * **Real-Time Insights**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Monitor your network in real-time, ensuring optimal performance and quick issue resolution.</color> |
| * Easy to use schedules. | * **Scheduling Made Easy**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Intuitive scheduling features for effortless network maintenance and updates.</color> |
| * Fully Open Source. | * **Time Savings**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Reduce the time spent on managing your Access Points.</color> |
| | * **Improved Network Performance**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Optimize your network with real-time monitoring and scheduling.</color> |
| | * **Increased Security**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Benefit from the security features of OpenWrt and APdesk.</color> |
| | * **Customizability**\\ <color #7a7a7a>Tailor APdesk to your specific needs with ease.</color> |
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| === Similar to === | </list-group> |
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| | Source code at : [[https://github.com/RADIUSdesk|https://github.com/RADIUSdesk]] |
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| | [[network:features|Features of MESHdesk and APdesk]] |
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| ^Proprietary ^Open Source ^ | ^Proprietary ^Open Source ^ |
| | Ignitenet | | | | Ignitenet | | |
| | Mimosa | | | | Mimosa | | |
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| ===== Some history ===== | ===== About Us ===== |
| 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.\\ | |
| | 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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| This system is in use worldwide and is used every day to provide Internet access to thousands of users.\\ | 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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| 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.\\ | The success of RADIUSdesk led to the development of MESHdesk in 2013, a groundbreaking open-source alternative to Meraki and OpenMesh with Cloudtrax. MESHdesk's innovative approach has made it a popular choice for mesh network management.\\ |
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| APdesk was added to manage OpenWrt-based access points that did not require mesh networks.\\ | 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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| The system has continued to evolve to this day and works with the latest versions of all components involved. | 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. Our dedication to open-source principles and community-driven development has fostered a loyal following and solidified our position as a leader in the industry. |
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