Guest WiFi -> Greeting Page on First Use? (a la "Facebook WiFi")

[DonV]

Hi, new member here. I'm using an RT-N66U as the main router in a networking set up for a small non-profit I work with. I've been researching options and I'm looking to go with the Merlin FW for some additional features that will be useful while staying with something tuned for the Asus line.

I also just happened to score an RT-AC68R from the clearance section at my local big box store. In checking that out, I noted the Asus "Facebook WiFi" feature. And that got me thinking...

Would it be possible using the Merlin FW on our 66U to redirect a user on our Guest WiFi access to a given URL on first connection (say, within a given day)? I don't want to block all internet use before viewing the page (I find it obnoxious when businesses do that, making you click on an "accept these lawyerly terms" web page button before your gmail app can connect) but would like to gently send them to a greeting/engagement page on our established web site if they use their browser.

Any ideas on how to accomplish this?

 

[microchip]

Not possible yet on Merlin, unless you're willing to hack it in. Or use Tomato with Captive Portal enabled (that's the best you can get with the default)

 

[DonV]

Thanks for the Captive Portal pointer! I'm using Tomato in other applications - but earlier/more minimal builds on older hardware, so hadn't seen that feature.