Law 5651, Hotspot & Logging Guides
Clear, direct answers to common questions about the Law No. 5651 log obligation, guest Wi-Fi logging, captive portal, 2FA and setup. Pick your question and learn the short way.
SIEM vs Law 5651 Logging: Differences and Using Them Together
SIEM is for security analytics while Law 5651 logging is for signed, evidence-grade retention; SignLogger is not a SIEM but works alongside one.
See the answer →Cloud or On-Prem? Law 5651 Log Retention
Cloud vs. on-prem for Law 5651 log retention across data residency, access and privacy; SignLogger runs on-prem and keeps data in-house.
See the answer →Free 5651 Solution or Commercial? (pfSense vs Commercial)
Free/open-source 5651 tools (pfSense, syslog, manual logs) collect raw logs but miss daily signing, timestamping and audit trails; an honest comparison and SignLogger's signed, supported solution.
See the answer →5651: Hardware Appliance or Software? A Comparison
A neutral comparison of a hardware appliance versus a software/VM solution for Law-5651 compliance; SignLogger sits on the software/VM side.
See the answer →What Is a Mass-Use Provider? Law 5651 Obligations
Definition of a mass-use provider (hotel, café, mall and business guest internet) and its Law 5651 duties: identity verification and signed log retention.
See the answer →What Is Syslog? Central Log Collection and Law 5651
Syslog enables central log collection but, being unsigned and untimestamped, is not enough for Law 5651; SignLogger collects and signs it daily.
See the answer →What Is a Timestamp? Its Role in Law 5651 Log Signing
A timestamp proves data existed at a moment and stayed unchanged via an authorized provider; SignLogger signs logs daily with Kamu SM.
See the answer →What Is 802.1X? Its Role in Network Access Control
802.1X is a port-based network access control protocol that verifies devices before they join a network; it explains EAP, RADIUS, the captive portal difference, and SignLogger NAC.
See the answer →What Is RADIUS? How It Is Used in Law 5651, Hotspot and 2FA
Explains RADIUS authentication, authorization and accounting, and how SignLogger acts as a RADIUS server across captive portal (PAP), NAC/802.1x and VPN 2FA scenarios.
See the answer →Law 5651 Logging and Network Access Control for Factories and Industrial Zones
A brand-independent way for factories and industrial zones to separate guest and operational networks, control device/user access with NAC, and sign Law 5651 logs every day.
See the answer →Law 5651 Logging for Public Institutions and Municipalities
Law 5651 logging for public institutions and municipalities: guest and staff networks, daily signed logs via TÜBİTAK Kamu SM, kept on your own infrastructure.
See the answer →Law 5651 Guest Wi-Fi Solution for Malls and Business Centers
SMS-verified, branded captive portal and daily signed Law 5651 logs for high-concurrency guest Wi-Fi in malls, plazas and business centers.
See the answer →Law 5651 Compliant Guest Wi-Fi and Logging for Hospitals
Explains how hospitals meet Law 5651 user authentication and signed-log duties for patient and visitor guest Wi-Fi, handling high turnover and patient-data privacy with SignLogger.
See the answer →How Does an SMS-Verified Captive Portal Work?
How an SMS-verified captive portal works step by step: redirect, number entry, code delivery, verification and internal IP/NAT-matched logging. Alternative methods.
See the answer →How to Install a Law No. 5651 Log Server on Proxmox, VMware and Hyper-V
Installing a Law No. 5651 log server on VMware, Hyper-V and Proxmox: importing the image, root+data disk planning, first-boot settings and syslog configuration.
See the answer →How to Set Up 2FA for RDP and SSLVPN?
2FA (two-factor authentication) for RDP, SSLVPN and Windows logon: the RADIUS-based flow, SMS/OTP second step and central access logging.
See the answer →Is Firewall Logging Enough for Law No. 5651?
Why firewall logging alone is not enough for Law No. 5651: the limits of the NAT log, missing links (identity, DHCP, signature) and central timestamped retention.
See the answer →Law No. 5651 Compliance for Schools and Dormitories
Law No. 5651 for schools, universities and dormitories: LDAP/AD, SMS and form-verified captive portal, high user volume, central logs and content filtering.
See the answer →Guest Wi-Fi Logging for Cafes and Restaurants
Practical Law No. 5651 solution for cafes and restaurants: SMS/form-verified captive portal, central timestamped logs, time sync and low-cost setup.
See the answer →Law No. 5651 Logging and Hotspot Solution for Hotels
Law No. 5651-compliant guest Wi-Fi for hotels: captive portal, PMS (Elektraweb/Opera Cloud) integration, timestamped logs and multi-location management.
See the answer →How to Choose Law No. 5651 Logging Software?
Criteria for choosing Law No. 5651 logging software: device compatibility, timestamp/e-signature, captive portal, matching, retention, reporting. Comparison table.
See the answer →What Logs Must Businesses Keep for Guest Wi-Fi?
Which logs must businesses keep for guest Wi-Fi under Law No. 5651? User authentication, DHCP, NAT and connection time, time sync and the SignLogger solution.
See the answer →What Is the Law No. 5651 Log Retention Obligation?
Who does Law No. 5651 cover, which logs must be kept, what are the retention period and penalties? Timestamp, e-signature and the SignLogger solution in one page.
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