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Free access wireless hotspot

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  • 25-06-2003 12:02pm
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    quozl
    Registered Users Posts: 3,308 ✭✭✭


    I run a DublinWAN node on eglinton rd, donnybrook, with an external antenna on my roof and a 1/2mbit broadband business connection from leap.

    Anyone with a laptop/wireless pda can connect from a parked car nearby, but they currently won't be able to get onto the internet due to firewalling.

    I want to open the network up to any boards/IOFFL members who feel like using it. So would anyone be interested in being able to park nearby and check their email or surf the web for free?

    Anyone who wanted to use it would have to register with me to get a username/password as I do log all access. But if you have a laptop and wireless card then it's a free 1/2mbit connection anytime you're in the neighbourhood :)

    Greg


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    #2
    quozl
    Registered Users Posts: 3,308 ✭✭✭quozl


    one of the ioffl board users was able to connect to the network from the ground floor of the 46a :) So if you're going to be heading into work on the 46a here's your chance to check your email. As long as you can do it very very quickly ;)


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    raphaelS
    Registered Users Posts: 538 ✭✭✭raphaelS


    I confirm and I've done it with a CF Wifi card in a Sony Clie... so not the best antenna around! :D

    Raphael


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    zz03
    Closed Accounts Posts: 255 ✭✭zz03


    Originally posted by quozl
    one of the ioffl board users was able to connect to the network from the ground floor of the 46a :) So if you're going to be heading into work on the 46a here's your chance to check your email. As long as you can do it very very quickly ;)

    If everyone who had broadband copied your example we might be able to set up a seamless WiFi roaming service for people stuck in slow moving traffic.

    I can't see that there would be any safety risks even for drivers using such a service, as they snail along at 0.5 kph. They would do more damage if they were walking at 3kph and bumped into someone while reading a newspaper!

    zz..


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    segadreamcast
    Registered Users Posts: 2,872 ✭✭✭segadreamcast


    I'll probably never use it ( I'm in that area... roughly...never) but I definitely support the service and commend this member on his selfless act of service towards fellow IOFFL members.

    Kudos to you :).


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    Stonemason
    Closed Accounts Posts: 674 ✭✭✭Stonemason


    I'll probably never use it ( I'm in that area... roughly...never) but I definitely support the service and commend this member on his selfless act of service towards fellow IOFFL members


    Like the above i doubt ill every be able to take you up on you generous offer but its great to see that kind of community spirit.


    Fair play to ya quozl :D


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