 TamaraBQuestion The Current ParadigmPremium
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Re: Classy...said by fAcEtIOUs:[And now we get to hear from all the people defending this because they were too dumb to lock down their connection....
How can you tell if it is "stupidity" or simply being "allowed"? There are MANY free and open WiFi hot-spots, which are open intentionally.
Bob
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 John GaltForward, MarchPremium
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kudos:3 | said by TamaraB:How can you tell if it is "stupidity" or simply being "allowed"? There are MANY free and open WiFi hot-spots, which are open intentionally. I have an AP at 40 feet that runs at the full legal power into an omni. Let's just say that it goes for miles (trees and such notwithstanding).
I have the AP connected to a DMZ port on my router. P2P is locked out, as are a few other things, and the speed is throttled to a reasonable value, but generally it is available for use in an unrestricted manner by anyone.
My provider does not care if I share my 8000/874 DSL line, I asked them specifically.
Have I noticed any slowdowns? Nope.
FreeFi in the 'hood.
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TamaraBQuestion The Current ParadigmPremium
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| said by John Galt:...but generally it is available for use in an unrestricted manner by anyone.... So do I! I live on a Yacht. While at my home dock, where I have DSL, I keep my wireless router open. Many folks passing through appreciate the gesture, and I have made many friends this way. I have never observed "abuse", and if I ever do, it's a simple matter to disconnect the external abuser.
When I travel down the coast, there are FEW spots where I can't pick up an open connection; I am just returning the favor.
Bob
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 marigoldsGainfully employed, finallyPremium,MVM
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kudos:1 | reply to TamaraB
said by TamaraB:How can you tell if it is "stupidity" or simply being "allowed"? There are MANY free and open WiFi hot-spots, which are open intentionally. If it's open intentionally, then it should be no problem to get explicit permission instead of implied permission.
So how can you tell? Ask.
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Hey John Galt, which Access point do you have btw, maybe I should get one like yours. |
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TamaraBQuestion The Current ParadigmPremium
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said by marigolds:If it's open intentionally, then it should be no problem to get explicit permission instead of implied permission. So how can you tell? Ask. Normally, this is not possible. I advertise my ssid as the name of my boat "tamarab". On a relatively small dock, it's easy to find me physically. Usually this is not the case.
My transmission of ssid, along with ip/dhcp information and routing, constitutes my "explicit" (not implied) permission to use the connection; in the same way that putting on your turn signal in your car signals your intent to turn. I see nothing "implied" about it.
Bob
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