In short the analogy would most likely be correct. There may be multiple points on the wireless network that connect to the Internet.
A wireless Minneapolis would work similar to a home network. At this point it would probably be best to wait on a wireless network until the new technologies are implemented, specifically the 802.11n or 802.16 (WiMax) technologies. These types of networks have a longer radio range and have faster transfer speeds than the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g technologies. The newer technologies will require people to upgrade their wireless hardware to connect to the networks. How the network would be managed I guess would depend on the lawyers. Currently, library users can use library provided computers but users need to logon to the computers with their library accounts and the traffic is logged. I would assume that the city would do the same. You would need to sign up for an account so you can logon to the network and be monitored on the network. The network probably would not use any of the current authentication systems like WEP or WPA but would probably be open. Securing wireless networks on a scale like a city would be a little bit of work. The Twin Cities Wireless Users Group, http://www.tcwug.org <http://www.tcwug.org/> , has had an 802.11b access point broadcasting in Loring Park for the last year. On a warm day you can head to flower garden and get on the Internet, for free. Andrew Zimmer Standish-Ericsson -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ] On Behalf Of John Harris Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 8:46 AM To: A.J.Colianni; Mpls Forum Subject: Re: [Mpls] Wireless Minneapolis - one more thing, security Will wireless minneapolis be similar to my home wireless network? if you can log into my router if i have it password protected, you could see any shared folders i have on my machines. will that happen if i hook up to the wireless mpls? I see minneapolis being like a large office that has a T3 connection to the internet and then residents (office employees) inside mpls (the office) connects thru the mpls (office) network. do i have the analogy wrong? john harris camden __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250 <http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250> REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules <http://www.e-democracy.org/rules> . If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html <http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html> For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract <http://e-democracy.org/mninteract> ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls <http://e-democracy.org/mpls> REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
