Create your own Hotspot
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To create your own Less Networks hotspot:
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Download free open-source software
Visit the project page at SourceForge to learn more about the open sourec project, or click on either link below to download. Each download contains:
- less_boot_v099.iso, and
- LessREADME.txt
In the zip version, the LessREADME.TXT is formatted for windows. The Less Networks Hotspot Server is a self-installing software package - see the next section for how to install. The download will take about 10 minutes for a typical DSL or cable broadband link with a download rate of 300-400 KB/s
| download less_boot_v099.tar.gz | size: 177,137,195 | md5sum: 6fab30e6c01b7bd7b2580dcf2deafbef | |
| download less_boot_v099.zip | size: 177,147,841 | md5sum: b851dfe77e7e5938fa63f9f917ffbdac | |
| Visit the open source project at SourceForge | |
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Learn More
| Burn a CD | how to burn a CD of the downloaded software | |
| Install the Hotspot Server | how to install a hotspot server | |
| Configure the Hotspot Server | how to configure and customize the hotspot | |
| LessREADME.txt | readme document included in download | |
| Release Notes | read the release notes at sourceforge.net | |
| Less Networks SourceForge Project | visit the Less Networks open source project page at sourceforge.net | |
| CustomerConnect | how to use the power of free WiFi to boost your business for less than a $1 a day | |
| Case Study | Comparative Study of WiFi Solutions at Quack's 43rd Street Bakery, Austin Texas | |
| White Paper: Authenticated Access | White Paper: Authenticated Access Decreases Service Abuse, Eases Burden for New Government Compliance, and Reduces Liability |
Order a CD
If you don't want to download the free software and burn your own CD, we'll mail you one:
| Texas Residents (+ 8.25% Sales Tax) | ||||
| Domestic Delivery | US$9.99 | |||
| International Delivery | US$14.99 |
Buy a Hotspot
If you don't want to build a hotspot server and configure a wireless Access Point, get everything you need from us for $399, configured, tested, and delivered* to you. Connect it up to power and an internet connection and enjoy our basic service for free, or upgrade to CustomerConnect and use the power of free WiFi to boost your business.
Call or email us if you have any questions. Your hotspot server and wireless access point will ship in less than a week.
What you get:
- A pre-built hotspot server consisting of a reconditioned PC with Less Networks Hotspot software and additional hardware, keyboard and cables
- A standard 802.11g wireless Access Point with DHCP turned-off
- A basic 90-day warranty
| Texas Residents (+ 8.25% Sales Tax) | ||||
| Pre-configured Hotspot Server and Wireless Access Point* | $399.00 |
*delivery included for continental US shipping only. Call for other shipping rates.
Add CustomerConnect
Add Premium Services to your Hotspot Server and use the power of free WiFi to boost your business for less than a $1 a day. Learn More
- Boost sales and increase customer loyalty with follow-up emails
- Attract new customers and grow your business
Pay monthly, annually, or buy a lifetime subscription:
- Get a monthly subscription at $49.95 a month
- Get an annual subscription for just 80-cents a day or $295 and save more than 50% over the monthly price
- Get a lifetime subscription for just $895 and save even more
Buy or build your Hotspot Server:
- Build your Hotspot Server and just add a monthly, annual, or lifetime CustomerConnect subscription
- Or buy the bundle from us and save $99 (see section below)
| Monthly subscription* | US$49.95 | ||
| One Year Annual subscription | US$295.00 | ||
| Lifetime subscription | US$895.00 |
*6 month minimum service and automatic monthly payment by credit-card required.
Buy the Bundle and Save
Buy the best Free WiFi solution to boost your business. Get CustomerConnect service and the hardware to support it. You will need to only provide a connection to the internet. Learn More. Save $99.00 when you buy the Hotspot Server with CustomerConnect. Benefits:
- Boost sales and increase customer loyalty with follow-up emails
- Attract new customers and grow your business
What you get:
- A pre-built hotspot server consisting of a reconditioned PC with Less Networks Hotspot software and additional hardware, keyboard and cables
- A standard 802.11g wireless Access Point with DHCP turned-off
- A basic 90-day warranty
- Premium CustomerConnect service and support with three payment plans: monthly, annually, or lifetime
What else you can get:
- Optional - Installation (available in the US only). If you want to include professional installation, please be sure to buy installation below. Or do it yourself with our self-install free support. The quoted price is for a basic installation: provides single room coverage and requires no ladder moves, no drilling or mounting or integration with complex networking equipment. For multi-story, multi-room and outdoor venues, we can quote you an additional fee after we have had a chance to visit your venue.
- Optional - 12-month Extended Warranty. Ship the damaged unit back to us and we'll repair or replace it at no additional cost.
- Optional - 12-month Advance Exchange. Notify us and we'll ship a replacement unit within 24 hours at no additional cost. Then ship the damaged unit back to us at our expense
| Bundle with monthly subscription* | US$300.00 plus $49.95 monthly | Contact us to buy | |
| Bundle with annual subscription | US$300.00 plus $295.00 annually | Contact us to buy | |
| Bundle with lifetime subscription | US$300.00 plus one-time $895.00 | Contact us to buy | |
| Installation** - optional | US$149.00 | Contact us to buy | |
| Extended Warranty - optional | US$99.00 | Contact us to buy | |
| Advance Exchange** - optional | US$199.00 | Contact us to buy |
*6 month minimum service and automatic monthly payment by credit-card required.
**available in US only.