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Anti-wi-fi paint.......WTF

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  • 02-10-2009 11:00pm
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    PogMoThoin
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    Researchers say they have created a special kind of paint which can block out wireless signals.

    It means security-conscious wireless users could block their neighbours from being able to access their home network - without having to set up encryption.

    The paint contains an aluminium-iron oxide which resonates at the same frequency as wi-fi - or other radio waves - meaning the airborne data is absorbed and blocked.

    By coating an entire room, signals can't get in and, crucially, can't get out.

    Article

    Could be handy for all the paranoid "is my wifi secure?" threads that get posted here


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    Capt'n Midnight
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    Don't forget to paint your windows and doors too.

    And won't people be upset about the mobile phones signal ?


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    Simi
    Registered Users Posts: 1,871 ✭✭✭Simi


    Wow sounds like a great idea....

    facepalm1.jpg
    Except for the the windows, doors and other pesky non painted surfaces in peoples homes.


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    mehmeh12
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    PogMoThoin wrote: »
    Article

    Could be handy for all the paranoid "is my wifi secure?" threads that get posted here

    Anyone know where I can get this paint in Ireland? RF shielding for home users-sweet.


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    Martyr
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    mehmeh12 wrote:
    Anyone know where I can get this paint in Ireland? RF shielding for home users-sweet.

    what you want mehmeh12 is one of those faraday tents

    shielding-tent[2].png

    :D


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    dub45
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    Martyr wrote: »
    what you want mehmeh12 is one of those faraday tents

    shielding-tent[2].png

    :D

    Or an ethernet cable!


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