Not just broadcasting SSID, also allowing association (no MAC filtering at the AP level), also having a DHCP server and giving DHCP offers (no MAC filtering at the DHCP level).
The STA (the Wifi client) doesn't enter unless the AP allows it to enter.
The default state of a Wifi AP has always been "unplugged". In this state, they do NOT broadcast the SSID, and they do NOT allow access to your network.
It's up to the user to learn how to use the tools he buys. Either he has the ability to understand how to configure his AP, or he needs to pay someone to do that, or to have a friend help him for free.
Either way, not being able to properly use a tool has never been a legal excuse.
"The Open Wireless Movement envisions a world where people readily have access to open wireless Internet connections—a world where sharing one's network in a way that ensures security"
You can't have cleartext Wifi and security at the time.
"Virtually every router can be used for illegal activity if someone with the desire and knowledge lives within sniffing distance - even if you're using WPA2 with a hidden SSID"
Bull.
There is no known attack against WPA-Personal/CCMP with a long random passphrase.
And your SSID is NOT "hidden", ever. Unless you are NOT using Wifi.
Re:
"IPV 6 is the wet dream of the DOJ and MAFIAA"
Bull.
Re: Open WiFi is an invitation? Don't think so.
Wrong analogy.
We are NOT discussing unsecured FTP server or NFS server.
We are NOT discussing the deletion of files.
Re: Vehemently disagree
"The vast majority of people have no idea how to secure their equipment."
Not my problem.
If they don't know how to use a Wifi AP, then they should:
- learn themselves
- or seek help
- or refrain from using it
Re: Re: Re: Re:
Not just broadcasting SSID, also allowing association (no MAC filtering at the AP level), also having a DHCP server and giving DHCP offers (no MAC filtering at the DHCP level).
The STA (the Wifi client) doesn't enter unless the AP allows it to enter.
It's like having an automatic door.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Well, clearly not an authorized connection
This is wrong.
The default state of a Wifi AP has always been "unplugged". In this state, they do NOT broadcast the SSID, and they do NOT allow access to your network.
It's up to the user to learn how to use the tools he buys. Either he has the ability to understand how to configure his AP, or he needs to pay someone to do that, or to have a friend help him for free.
Either way, not being able to properly use a tool has never been a legal excuse.
"The Open Wireless Movement envisions a world where people readily have access to open wireless Internet connections—a world where sharing one's network in a way that ensures security"
You can't have cleartext Wifi and security at the time.
Re: Re: Re: Re: This just redefines "open" to mean "firewalled".
"Virtually every router can be used for illegal activity if someone with the desire and knowledge lives within sniffing distance - even if you're using WPA2 with a hidden SSID"
Bull.
There is no known attack against WPA-Personal/CCMP with a long random passphrase.
And your SSID is NOT "hidden", ever.
Unless you are NOT using Wifi.
Re:
No.
Open wifi means anyone has the right to listen (including Google), and anyone can try to connect.
But (weak) encryption means that it is forbidden.
Re: Re: Not quite.
"Even WPA2 can be hacked"
WRONG
"needs traffic to be active but it's already been compromised."
No.