How to set welcome/homepage for wireless network?

Question

first time posting question here.

I need to know how do I set the welcomepage for my wireless home network.

Something like - when you join a network and open the browser the default homepage to be my custom page. (As in some hotels and cafes)

I'm currently using Medialink Wireless N Router MWN-WAPR150N.

And also, not sure if I should ask another question here too but: Is it possible to make a log file for all the connections established to the router (example a week log) with MAC addresses and device names.

Answer 1

The router is not a web server. This won't work.

The router routes. It tells packets where to go. But it isn't made for serving data, running a web site, or anything else. You're trying to do too much with the device.

You're far better off doing something like this: - upon connecting, the router immediately re-routes (or delivers people) to the hosted website of your choice. I know that D-link and netgear routers have the ability to do that sort of automatic pointing. - then, on the hosted web server, you manage your ads and run your site.

There are places that advertise web hosting for as little as $1/month, so it's not like you need to make a huge investment.