 John GaltForward, MarchPremium
join:2004-09-30
Happy Camp
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Re: Classy... 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
join:2000-11-08
Da Bronx
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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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43' Long-Range Trawler
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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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