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I recently took a business trip and, thankfully, the hotel had wireless internet available. &nbsp;After finding their network, connecting and getting an IP address, I opened Internet Explorer. &nbsp;Instead of my default page being loaded, I was directed to the hotel's page for their wireless access. &nbsp;It had information about their service, and a user agreement. &nbsp;Only after I agreed to their terms could I freely browse the internet.<br />
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My question is how did they do that? &nbsp;Is that a function of their access points, or is is special software on their server? &nbsp;<br />

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I recently took a business trip and, thankfully, the hotel had wireless internet available.  After finding their network, connecting and getting an IP address, I opened Internet Explorer.  Instead of my default page being loaded, I was directed to the hotel's page for their wireless access.  It had information about their service, and a user agreement.  Only after I agreed to their terms could I freely browse the internet.

My question is how did they do that?  Is that a function of their access points, or is is special software on their server?  


WiFi &quot;Logon&quot; screen

Wireless networking is a method by which homes, telecommunications networks and enterprise (business) installations avoid the costly process of introducing cables into a building, or as a connection between various equipment locations. Wireless telecommunications networks are generally implemented and administered using radio communication. This implementation takes place at the physical level (layer) of the OSI model network structure. The key hardware components of a wireless computer network include adapters, routers and access points, antennas and repeaters.

WiFi &quot;Logon&quot; screen

WiFi "Logon" screen