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is there a Google offer for "wifi hotspots"
Apologies for the vagueness but this occurred months ago and I didn't copy the details. While on the road a earlier this year I hooked up through an 802.11 access point. The splash screen said...
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Free WiFi hotspots and the law
* daprob wrote in [...] If someone uses your gun to commit a crime should you be worried?
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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...
 
Wifi Radiation
Suddenly dawned on me that my supposedly 500mw radio is close to me and partly inline with my body. So started to wonder if it is just this crappy group that is making me feel ill or if it is the...
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Linux software to randomize PC hostname & wireless MAC for privacy at hotspots
If I understand Jeff L. correctly, hotspots often log your hostname and wirelss car MAC address; so I wish to automatically change my wireless card MAC and laptop PC hostname upon every reboot. On...
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3rd party firmware
Is there any 3rd party firmware which can allow a WRT54G to modify the frequencies used outside of the standard selectable ones? I'm working on a ham radio project and need to move this outside of the...
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DHCP Not Responding
Been using a public wifi connection here for several months, no problem. Suddenly, I have periods of a day or two that I cannot obtain an auto assigned IP, then just as suddenly it will come back...
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how to _stop_ laptop from hooking up to an AP?
've got an Asus netbook something or another running the most recent update to XP. We've got a (T-Mobile branded) Linksys here for use as an access point. The netbook does fine when it hooks to it....
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Can't connect with one computer.
I have just replaced my old wireless router/modem with a new belkin model F7d1401 for better security. works fine with two computers, but my Acer netbook will not connect on wireless. Fine with...
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Advanced method of filtering rogue connections
I am too lazy and don't have the time to look this up, sorry. Which of the software tools out there can analyze transmission characteristics and establish rules for who can connect to a public hotspot...
 
Advanced ways of blocking rogue clients
I am too tired and do not have time to look this up, sorry. Which of the software apps out there can analyze transmission characteristics and allow rules for who can connect to a public hotspot (not...
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Wireless G and Bluetooth Mouse
I have a classmate who tells me his Bluetooth mouse tends to get all "jerky" when he uses it at home. When he isn't home its fine. The batteries are fine according to him. His wireless router is right...
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Cannot communicate with Primary DNS Server(192.168.254.254)
I've just returned home from a 3 month absence and cannot get internet access through my Linksys WRT54GS router from my wireless laptop. I have three computers hard wired to the router with good...
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RX amp required - NOT TX
Watcha. I know I am in a minority here, but I don't want to increase my transmitter gain - if anything I tend to back it off a little. What I am trying so hard to find is an inline device which offers...
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