Network access controls from linux

[Lorithar]

*grins and waves*

Is there an application/daemon that will require the users of downstream PCs and MACs to logon and authenticate before accessing the network (a la windows Domain Controller access controls) which I can run on a linux box. If so ... what (beyond DHCP) do I setup on the downstream PCs and MACs.

[per©oDåN]

I know that LINUX can emu a PDC/BDC, but don't ax me how...

[flar]

try to search www.freshmeat.net (http://www.freshmeat.net)

-flar-

[Sokertes]

Are you talking about logging into a server to access the network or an authentication process to acces the internet?

If its the logon to server issue like logging into an NT server I use a little script that you can get at www.linuxapps.com (http://www.linuxapps.com) . Search for Advance Samba Logon. I use it at home and at work. I love it.

If its the authentication for internet issue. If you are using a regular dialup, I use one of the benefits of webmin. I set up a command in Custom Cammands section. I set it up 1) Modem On 2) Modem Off. And on the linux server I set it up so that after so many minutes of inactivity it shuts down then modem. You can find webmin at www.webmin.com (http://www.webmin.com) .

Hope it helps or at least close to what you are talking about.

Sokertes