A strong appeal we envision for WasabiNet would be to provide limited free Internet.  The simplest approach would be to integrate common web-based email providers (Google, Yahoo, Microsoft) into the captive portal itself to let users check email without needing to keep their subscription up to date.  This would be appealing since it would provide limited Internet access to those who are unable to pay any subscription fees at all, and it would let passing visitors use the Wi-Fi network in coffeeshops.

Also, local business owners can opt to provide a separate WiFi signal on their premises specifically to provide free WiFi to their customers.  This additional WiFi signal would require and additional router that broadcasts on a different channel, but it could still be part of the WasabiNet system.

More details on this still in the works...