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Latest Google privacy violation
Not only did they sniff your wifi, they sniffed all the devices on your network. But they don't sniff wifi from the street view cars anymore. Nope, they use Android phones to do their wifi sniffing....
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ITS 2011 (Shanghai, China) - 2nd call: 5 September 2011
Apologies for cross-postings. Please send to interested colleagues and students -- CALL FOR PAPERS - Deadline for submissions (2nd call): 5 September 2011 -- IADIS International Conference on Internet...
 
What to look for in avoiding the AT&T-imposed $25/month smartphone IMEI penalty?
What 'else' should I consider when buying a Craigslist iPhone 3G or 3GS for use in avoiding the AT&T smartphone $25/month IMEI penalty plan? I'm strongly considering dropping AT&T in favor of T-Mobile...
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Packet sniffing wi-Fi-hacking neighbor (
I read with interest this CNN article ( titled: "Wi-Fi-hacking neighbor sentenced to 18 years". someone further explain this sentence in that article? "With Kostolnik's permission, they installed a...
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Wireless (Internet) Wiki (FAQ)
NEW HOME OF WIRELESS WIKI IS A comprehensive resource on wireless access to the Internet, including answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and Fast Fixes for common problems. Search Wireless...
 
ALERT: WPA-TKIP isn't secure - use WPA2 instead
SUMMARY: WPA-PSK is vulnerable to offline attack. WPA-TKIP has been cracked. TO AVOID THESE PROBLEMS: 1. USE WPA-AES or WPA2 instead of WPA-TKIP (or WEP) 2. USE A PASSPHRASE WITH MORE THAN 20...
 
Replacing DSL with Pt-to-Pt wireless link to FiOS
After significant troubleshooting I conclude that the 'migration' that Megapath conducted in early 2011 to former Speakeasy DSL backhauls has permanently limited my line speed to 40% of the rated...
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2600 magazine wifi "project"
Thumbing through 2600 magazine at the library (AKA Frys magazine stand), there is a goofy wifi project. The old biquad on a primestar dish, but mounted on a van. Just as a FYI, they built the feed to...
 
Say Jeff
Here is an interesting one for you. More phone than wi-fi but... Local Telco - CenturyLink - has started offering "Prism" AFAIK is TV via phone wire - "No satellite" I work for CaptionCall - who...
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Recommended line speed for wi-fi
We're starting a small coffee shop with wi-fi for our customers. The cable company is offering a 22 Mbps line and the phone company is offering a 7 Mbps line for $30 a month less. Which should we...
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No IP on card.
Anyone ever have an error message as follows: "Airport has no IP address, you are not connected to the internet"? Network utility shows indeed no address for IP and the the system's assigned address...
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Any comments on the effectiveness of one of these boosters?
Saw this on Ebay. Looks to be a type of fractal antenna.
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Why you want to secure your wi-fi
I don't consider WEP to be secure. Read the governments position on sentencing, which should give a you clue as to why they decided to prosecute to the maximum.
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Looking for Data AIRCARD for my laptop that will work in Europe and the US
Looking for an Unlocked wireless Data AIRCARD for my laptop that will work in Europe and the US I heard that Europe uses different wireless frequencies than the US. Is there an Unlocked Laptop Data...
 
Laptop AirCard / PrePaid SIM Card
Laptop AirCard / PrePaid SIM Card I would like to buy a Prepaid SIM Card in California My Aircard supports 1900 frequency. Can you pls let me know which carrier uses 1900 freq. in the US? ThanKs, Ava