[Gllug] Getting an IP address at a public WiFi point

[John Winters]

Alan Pope wrote:
> 2009/8/15 John Winters <john at sinodun.org.uk>:
>> It sounds like I can constructively try both the newer firmware and the
>> newer kernel (2.6.30).  The only trouble is, none of the access points
>> near me seems to exhibit the problem.  I can't go and catch a ferry to
>> France just to test it.  ;-)
>>
> 
> Check http://maps.fon.com/ for a nearby fonera access point to you.
> Chances are you'll see the same issue on that AP as you did in France.
> Although convincing the owner to let you have the WPA key might be
> problematic :)

There's one on the same postcode as me, and I can detect it perfectly
happily without moving from my desk.  I probably know the owner, but
short of going and knocking on all the relevant neighbours' doors I'm
not sure how to work out whose it is.

> 
> I have a spare fonera access point I'll sell you :)

Too kind.
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