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Secure wi-fi for flats
01-06-2008 10:45 AM
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I've been wondering about the feasibility of setting up communal wi-fi, with a router in the attic.
Could anyone knowledgeable fill me in on likely problems to be overcome?
Re: Secure wi-fi for flats
01-06-2008 11:05 AM
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B)How do you control what each user actually uses, some members here have trouble with their own family, one of them used nearly all his allowance in one day down loading Videos, Music during peak time.
C)How about someone download questionable Items, you are legally responsible
D)WiFi signals dont like going through brick wall, you might not have enough range to supply all flats
Just a few starters.
Re: Secure wi-fi for flats
01-06-2008 11:18 AM
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What put the idea into my head was reading an ad for university student accommodation, where it was provided to all of the flats.
Re: Secure wi-fi for flats
01-06-2008 11:37 AM
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Re: Secure wi-fi for flats
01-06-2008 12:56 PM
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for another thought try this supplier
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01-06-2008 1:00 PM
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01-06-2008 1:43 PM
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01-06-2008 2:06 PM
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01-06-2008 2:56 PM
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Quote from: artmo I thought Starbucks was free but I could be wrong. At my club wi-fi is supplied free of charge. I'll see if I can find out how it is paid for and charged to them.
Starbux are/were going to offer free WiFi in the US, but from what I have found no coffee shop chain is currently offering free WiFi access in the UK. However, some local coffee shops; restaurants; bars do offer free WiFi. Very much a hit & miss affair.
Regarding the being held legally responsible for other person's usage of the WiFi service argument, I don't think that this is enforceable. Ownership of the router does not necessarily mean ownership of the packets. Of course you would not particularly enjoy having to argue about all this in a police station . . . so better check with the relevant UK statutory body (OfCOMM?) in advance.
Re: Secure wi-fi for flats
01-06-2008 3:41 PM
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If it helped click the thumb
If it fixed it click 'This fixed my problem'
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01-06-2008 3:44 PM
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01-06-2008 3:50 PM
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However, if you are signed up to BT Openworld it is free. I assume this is part of the package you have to pay for with Openworld. You can use any 'hotspot' as part of the deal.
BTW, delicious chocolate cake as well
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01-06-2008 4:07 PM
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If it helped click the thumb
If it fixed it click 'This fixed my problem'
Re: Secure wi-fi for flats
01-06-2008 5:58 PM
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