I sometimes help out at a local charity and we have been thinking of making our wireless connection freely available. We would like users to be able to access the internet only, probably via our own web page (containing "accept terms & conditions" etc). Web searches provide masses of technical info, leaving us completely flummoxed. A France
Basically you want to set up a free Wi-Fi hotspot, so try searching for free hotspot software. At a pinch, you could use something intended for cybercafes and small hotels, like Amazing Ports. If you have a spare PC, you can use a Linux-based ZoneCD. Try to find a local Wi-Fi expert to help.
Another idea is to buy a special router called La Fonera+ (€43.06/£31) from Fon. This splits the Wi-Fi signal into a secure private channel to the internet, and a separate 512kbps channel to share with "Foneros". The idea is that you share your connection with other Fon users and they share theirs with you. BT has a page where you can search for Fon hotspots. Fon has now launched a system where visitors can pay for a Fon access pass and you get half the money (http://www.fon.com/en/info/makeMoney). Guests get 15 minutes free as a trial -- enough to look something up or read emails
