Apfree __top__-wifidog

allows for sophisticated redirection rules. You can redirect users based on their MAC address, the specific website they are trying to visit, or the time of day. This allows for "walled garden" setups where users can access specific sites (like a local business page or payment portal) without logging in, while the rest of the internet remains locked.

[ Wireless Client ] <---(HTTP/HTTPS)---> [ ApFree WiFiDog Gateway ] | (REST / JSON API) v [ Centralized Auth Server ] apfree-wifidog

This article is based on the state of apfree-wifidog as of 2024. For the latest source code and documentation, refer to the official GitHub repository. allows for sophisticated redirection rules

For years, the industry standard for this functionality in the OpenWrt ecosystem was the original wifidog . However, as networking hardware became more powerful and the demands on wireless gateways increased, a more robust, flexible, and modern solution was required. Enter . [ Wireless Client ] [ ApFree WiFiDog Gateway