This is a quick guide on how to install the tollgate OpenWRT package on a GL.Inet MT-3000 router.

Go to releases.tollgate.me and find the latest release.

Download and install#

Download and copy#

wget -O tollgate.ipk https://blossom.swissdash.site/3ea79ed1d77b8b2bfc0788314c4bb25665608b7a96263d6adaa82e2edf3eb52b.ipk

Copy#

scp -O tollgate.ipk root@<router_ip>:/tmp/tollgate.ipk

If you got a workshop device and it's password-protected: use c03rad0r123

SSH into device#

ssh root@<router_ip>

Install the package#

cd /tmp

opkg install --force-reinstall tollgate.ipk

Reboot your device, the router's ip address will change into a randomly generated one.

Test#

1. Connect to your router's wifi network.
2. In your browser: navigate to http://<router_ip>:2121
3. It should show the tollgate price advertisement:
4. You're tollgate is running:

Connect to upstream#

1. Connect to your router's wifi network.
2. In your browser: navigate to http://<router_ip>:8080
3. You should see the LuCi Admin Panel:
4. Go to Network -> Wireless -> Scan (2.4 / 5 Ghz) radio -> Connect
5. ping 1.1.1.1 to test your connection

Configure your tollgate

1. go to /etc/tollgate/config.json
2. find price_per_minute and set your competitive rate.
3. find TODO payouts and add your lightning address to stack sats.
   • Note: default dev split is set to 21%, you can change this to your liking.
4. Take note/edit your payout thresholds, this defines above which balance the router will pay out.

Troubleshoot#

Nothing shows up on port :2121#

Please check the logs using

logread | grep tollgate

Captive portal does not show up#

If the captive portal does not show up for clients it likely means the router is offline, check the upstream connection and try again.