Hotcakes Cookbook

Dirk van der Walt

2007-05-14

Revision History
Revision 0.12007-06-07Revised by: DK
first draft
Revision 0.22007-06-25Revised by: DK
Another recipe or two
Revision 0.32007-07-17Revised by: DK
Add WDS on Kamikaze and a corrected a typo or two

Hotcakes and the software it uses are very flexible.

Your imagination is the only limit for usage and configuration possibilities.

This document will capture tips and HOWTO's of certain setups and scenarios.


Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1. Feedback
2. ChilliSpot
2.1. Dynamic firewall with ChilliSpot and IP Tables
2.1.1. Problem
2.1.2. Solution
2.1.3. Discussion
2.1.4. Implementation
3. OpenWrt
3.1. Deploying OpenWrt devices in an enterprise environment.
3.1.1. Problem
3.1.2. Solution
3.1.3. Discussion
3.1.4. Implementation
3.2. Creating a 802.11 hotzone using OpenWrt Kamikaze 7.06
3.2.1. Introduction
3.2.2. Steps to get WDS up and running
4. Hotcakes
4.1. Defining NAS Devices
4.1.1. Problem
4.1.2. Solution

1. Introduction

This document will be divided into various categories. Although the content of one category may overlap with others, it is categorized as most appropriate.

It follows a typical "Cookbook" layout in most places.

Some of the content may deviate from this "Cookbook" style where it is more efficient and appropriate.

1.1. Feedback

Feedback is most certainly welcome for this document. Send your additions, comments and criticisms to the following email address : .