Hey Anthony,
I agree with Jim on this one... I would be hesitant to install
an app on my computer (e.g. spyware, etc).
Is a different client app needed for the various networks, or
can it just be re-configured per network?
-Ben
-----Original Message-----
From: nycwireless-bounces AT lists.nycwireless.net On Behalf Of Jim
Thompson
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 2:42 PM
To: Anthony Townsend
Cc: nycwireless AT lists.nycwireless.net
Subject: Re: [nycwireless] Secure Wifi is the Norm for Public Hotspots
inKorea
I've been suggesting this (using 802.1x) for years. No "client app"
needed.
On Jun 14, 2004, at 6:55 AM, Anthony Townsend wrote:
> thought this post from my blog might interest all...
>
> "Unlike most of the rest of the world, where using public Wi-Fi (even
> when you pay) is a use-at-your-own-risk activity w/ no link-layer
> encryption, in Korea the first network I tried to use -requires- you
> to install a small client app that sets up a secure, private
> connection for you."
>
> there's a screen shot as well of the splash page, but not the client
> because its PC-only and my Mac doesnt run Windowz
>
> http://urban.blogs.com/seoul/2004/06/secure_wireless.html
>
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