CoovaChilli - MAC Address Authentication

Since it's hard to get a straight answer from CoovaChilli's site, I just decided to post my findings in here.

Today, after so much searching and testing, I discovered how to bypass CoovaChilli's usual login page. In this post you will learn how to allow a device to gain access to the Internet via CoovaChilli based on the devices' MAC address.

OpenWRT+CoovaChilli

Introduction

Today I am going to share my experience in Installing CoovaChilli on a router.

My first attempt with this endeavor ended up with me having a very expensive brick instead of a captive portal. So for those who want to avoid this costly experience I am laying out this simple installation process for you to follow and hopefully succeed. Once you get comfortable with it you can then venture into more riskier approach, like compiling your own OpenWRT.

I am using TP-Link's MR3220 as my router. Though I haven't tried it yet, I hope the same approach will work on other routers based on Altheros AR71xx.
Let's start!