Running wi-fi hotspots or internet café with OS X?

I am interested to know if anyone has any experience with running a wi-fi network of hotspots using OS X or could point me in the direction of software for managing billing etc.
I am also really keen to find elegant software for managing payment, access users etc in an Apple-based internet café.
I look forward to your comments.
Many thanks,
Galen

No experience, but this system
http://www.flexsys-group.co.uk/broadband-internet-hotel-hotspots/griffin-interne t.php?gclid=CPGulMD2iIUCFVBBMAodsRT2Eg
is OS independent, configured via a web browser.
iFelix

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