DD-WRT
A free open source firmware that can be loaded onto a compatible wireless router and used to create a hotspot to share your Internet connection.
See “Create Your Own Hotspot (Using DD-WRT)” on “Wi-Fi Planet”.
See also”Public Wi-Fi Hotspots” in the Quick Reference section of
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