This one is quoted from a message sent to the LibWireless list:
A couple notes of interest that might be applicable to libraries looking to secure WLAN access:
Sys Admin Magazine – July 2003 • Volume 12 • Number 7
Also, the current issue of
“Meanwhile, the author of Kismet, Mike Kershaw, explains how to set up your very own access point, with NoCatAuth and a friendly login screen for security, on page 52. If you merely leave your access point open, people might hesitate to use it because they’re polite or don’t know what your intentions are. Change its name to something with “publicâ€? or “openâ€? in it, and put up NoCatAuth so that people can sign in and understand the terms under which they’re allowed to use it.”
Here are the
*Discovering Wireless Networks by Tony Steidler-Dennison Does anyone nearby have an access point you can use? Find out quickly. *Linux-Powered Wireless Hot Spots by Mike Kershaw Put a convenient authentication system on your access point with free software. *Linux Makes Wi-Fi Happen in New York City by Doc Searls At parks, phone booths and cafes, hackers are making this city a cornucopia of wireless Net access.
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