Comments on: Steal This Wi-Fi (the safe way) http://awaitinginspiration.com/2008/01/open-your-wi-fi-the-safe-way/ Personal Blog of Adam Byers Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:11:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: EFF’s Open Wireless Movement Could Get You Terminatedhttp://awaitinginspiration.com/2008/01/open-your-wi-fi-the-safe-way/#comment-33 EFF’s Open Wireless Movement Could Get You Terminated Wed, 04 May 2011 02:30:45 +0000 http://awaitinginspiration.com/open-your-wi-fi-the-safe-way/#comment-33 [...] I can’t do what I want, how I want to, with a service I pay for. As I pointed out in my post This Wi-Fi (the safe way) I have an open WiFi network at home so obviously I’ve never paid much attention to the TOS of [...] [...] I can’t do what I want, how I want to, with a service I pay for. As I pointed out in my post This Wi-Fi (the safe way) I have an open WiFi network at home so obviously I’ve never paid much attention to the TOS of [...]

]]> By: EFF Trivializes Wireless Securityhttp://awaitinginspiration.com/2008/01/open-your-wi-fi-the-safe-way/#comment-32 EFF Trivializes Wireless Security Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:00:31 +0000 http://awaitinginspiration.com/open-your-wi-fi-the-safe-way/#comment-32 [...] Trivializes Wireless SecurityApril 29, 2011I discussed the issue of leaving your WiFi network open back in 2008 after reading an article in Wired were Bruce Schneier mused that open WiFi network (that is, one [...] [...] Trivializes Wireless SecurityApril 29, 2011I discussed the issue of leaving your WiFi network open back in 2008 after reading an article in Wired were Bruce Schneier mused that open WiFi network (that is, one [...]

]]> By: Adamhttp://awaitinginspiration.com/2008/01/open-your-wi-fi-the-safe-way/#comment-31 Adam Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:35:50 +0000 http://awaitinginspiration.com/open-your-wi-fi-the-safe-way/#comment-31 Yes, but there is no built in component (although there is a plug-in for a WiFiDog implementation) with SmoothWall to do this (i.e. a captive portal) but you could implement any CP solution you wanted... I'd suggest <a href="http://dnsredirector.com" rel="nofollow">DNS Redirector</a> or you could also look at another firewall (SmoothWall) solution called <a href="http://pfsense.com" rel="nofollow">pfSense</a> which has a built in captive portal. Yes, but there is no built in component (although there is a plug-in for a WiFiDog implementation) with SmoothWall to do this (i.e. a captive portal) but you could implement any CP solution you wanted… I’d suggest DNS Redirector or you could also look at another firewall (SmoothWall) solution called pfSense which has a built in captive portal.

]]> By: Mike Darganhttp://awaitinginspiration.com/2008/01/open-your-wi-fi-the-safe-way/#comment-30 Mike Dargan Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:47:56 +0000 http://awaitinginspiration.com/open-your-wi-fi-the-safe-way/#comment-30 Hello--Are you able to require agreement to an AUP on the public WiFi LAN? Also, are you able to collect usage statistics?I work for a public library and need both capabilities. I'm currently using PublicIP, which works very well when it works, if you know what I mean.Thanks for all the great information.--mike Hello–

Are you able to require agreement to an AUP on the public WiFi LAN? Also, are you able to collect usage statistics?

I work for a public library and need both capabilities. I’m currently using PublicIP, which works very well when it works, if you know what I mean.

Thanks for all the great information.

–mike

]]> By: Adamhttp://awaitinginspiration.com/2008/01/open-your-wi-fi-the-safe-way/#comment-29 Adam Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:21:03 +0000 http://awaitinginspiration.com/open-your-wi-fi-the-safe-way/#comment-29 @AnandGood point, I forgot to mention DD-WRT!Though, with the SmoothWall (or similar) solution you have the ability to not only run PUBLIC and PRIVATE wireless networks but PUBLIC and PRIVATE wired networks too. Additionally, your PUBLIC and PRIVATE wireless networks can run on two separate APs; giving you the ability to locate them in two physically separate locations. You would also be able to setup multiple APs on each network (for better coverage) without much trouble. Scalability wise the SmoothWall (or similar) setup is far better, plus the SmoothWall setup works with ANY wireless equipment, with DD-WRT you have to use a supported device.For the home user though DD-WRT is definitely an option. I've used DD-WRT before and it's a great firmware, <a href="http://lifehacker.com/software/router/hack-attack-turn-your-60-router-into-a-600-router-178132.php" rel="nofollow">turns your $60 router into a $600 router</a>. I can't say anything for the dual SSID function other than what I've read in the forums indicates (to me) that it can be troublesome to setup.As always, there is more than one way to skin a cat. @Anand

Good point, I forgot to mention DD-WRT!

Though, with the SmoothWall (or similar) solution you have the ability to not only run PUBLIC and PRIVATE wireless networks but PUBLIC and PRIVATE wired networks too. Additionally, your PUBLIC and PRIVATE wireless networks can run on two separate APs; giving you the ability to locate them in two physically separate locations. You would also be able to setup multiple APs on each network (for better coverage) without much trouble. Scalability wise the SmoothWall (or similar) setup is far better, plus the SmoothWall setup works with ANY wireless equipment, with DD-WRT you have to use a supported device.

For the home user though DD-WRT is definitely an option. I’ve used DD-WRT before and it’s a great firmware, turns your $60 router into a $600 router. I can’t say anything for the dual SSID function other than what I’ve read in the forums indicates (to me) that it can be troublesome to setup.

As always, there is more than one way to skin a cat.

]]> By: Anandhttp://awaitinginspiration.com/2008/01/open-your-wi-fi-the-safe-way/#comment-28 Anand Fri, 07 Mar 2008 06:09:29 +0000 http://awaitinginspiration.com/open-your-wi-fi-the-safe-way/#comment-28 Alternative firmwares like DD-WRT allows you to have two wireless LANs too, a-la Fon. Just buy a router that DD supports, and reflash it. As simple as that. Alternative firmwares like DD-WRT allows you to have two wireless LANs too, a-la Fon. Just buy a router that DD supports, and reflash it. As simple as that.

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