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Bill K., on January 31st, 2008 at 8:37 am Said:

OK, I ventured an explanation that should make it easily understandable:

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davidw, on January 31st, 2008 at 7:08 pm Said:

And this, I think, explains one of my most embarrassing moments. At Emerging Tech 4-5 years ago, someone had set up an ad hoc network with the same name as the real one. It was interfering with the real one, so the organizers repeatedly asked whoever had set up the ad hoc network to shut it down. The culprit turned out to be …. me. But I knew that I had not set up an ad hoc network, much less set one up and name it the same as the conference network. All I did was open my laptop and click on one of the ones that had the official conference name … which must have been an ad hoc network someone else set up. I then became the “carrier.” Ack.

It was humiliating.

gina, on March 16th, 2008 at 8:10 am Said:

when i keep clicking the refresh button the signal changes ( i’m not good at wifi tech.) does that mean that the “Free Public Wifi” is definitely a fake?

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Free Public Wifi explained Posted on January 31st, 2008 David Pogue points to a TechBlog post that explains why we keep seeing “Free Public Wifi” listed on available wifi networks. No, it’s not a fraud. No, it’s not a hoax. Yes, it is maybe the stupidest Windows thing ever. As TechBlog says, it’s viral without being a virus. Or, maybe it’s a virus that is all symptom. In any case, I’m glad to have this clarified at last. [Tags: wifi free_public_wifi ] Tagged with: free_public_wifi • tech • wifi Previous: « Thank you, John Edwards. (Go Obama!) \|\| Next: That’s a ton of video » 8 Responses to “Free Public Wifi explained” Bill K., on January 31st, 2008 at 8:37 am Said: OK, I ventured an explanation that should make it easily understandable: http://billkosloskymd.typepad.com/wirelessdoc/2008/01/free-public-wi.html sysrick.com » links for 2008-01-31, on January 31st, 2008 at 6:28 pm Said: [...] Free Public Wifi explained [...] davidw, on January 31st, 2008 at 7:08 pm Said: And this, I think, explains one of my most embarrassing moments. At Emerging Tech 4-5 years ago, someone had set up an ad hoc network with the same name as the real one. It was interfering with the real one, so the organizers repeatedly asked whoever had set up the ad hoc network to shut it down. The culprit turned out to be …. me. But I knew that I had not set up an ad hoc network, much less set one up and name it the same as the conference network. All I did was open my laptop and click on one of the ones that had the official conference name … which must have been an ad hoc network someone else set up. I then became the “carrier.” Ack. It was humiliating. gina, on March 16th, 2008 at 8:10 am Said: when i keep clicking the refresh button the signal changes ( i’m not good at wifi tech.) does that mean that the “Free Public Wifi” is definitely a fake? mj » Blog Archive » BarCamp WiFi Disaster, on June 23rd, 2008 at 3:46 am Said: [...] post explains something else: At Emerging Tech 4-5 years ago, someone had set up an ad hoc network with [...] party poker no deposit, on July 5th, 2008 at 4:07 pm Said: fair poker bonus… Morgen poker flash game texas holdem blatt poker gratis vollversion card stud juegos poker gratis… jdogg44, on November 5th, 2008 at 1:37 pm Said: fcf Maggie, on February 9th, 2009 at 5:02 pm Said: Hi everyone I have a friend who is looking for some action!!! She lives at 795 Midwest Trail Lake Elmo MN 55042 just drive by and you will get a very hott peep show!! Don’t drive up in the driveway but if you want to talk to her just throw rocks at the window closest to the flag pole on the second floor Thanks and have fun she is a real hottie she has a nice firm ass and a pair of 36C boobs and drop dead amazing!!!! Leave a Reply Name (required) Mail (required) Website Notify me of followup comments via e-mail	Web Joho only Entries (RSS) Comments (RSS).
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