Wi-Fi Networking
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The presense of that setting may depend on your location and service provider. Here in the US on AT&T that setting is not present. A better explanation of all the Privacy settings can be found at the following website: http://ipod.about.com/od/UsingiOS6/ss/Using-iphone-Privacy-Settings-In-Ios.htm.
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I'm guessing they are more interested in commercial or public free WiFi hotspots (libraries, some drinking and eating establishments etc.) rather than Joe Schmuck who left his home WiFi unsecured. Then again Joe Schmuck deserves what he gets, or rather what he is handing out free, for not securing his network.
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I thought I'd post here, rather than opening a new thread.
Comcast Xfinity has just made my home a public wifi hotspot. It's a second wifi signal in addition to my private signal. Anyone with Comcast/Xfinity service can log in with their own Comcast email and password. Others who use a Comcast modem or router will also get a second wifi signal. They are separate and not on the same bandwidth. It shows as xfinitywifi. I logged on and tested it's strength. It's not as strong a signal as my private wifi, but not too bad. It got 16 Mbps download, where my private one gets 27+ Mbps. This might be cool if everyone used a Comcast modem or router. But most, I think, buy their own. They have an app that helps find the hotspots. If you have Xfinity and use the Comcast hardware, you may be a hotspot too.
Comcast Xfinity has just made my home a public wifi hotspot. It's a second wifi signal in addition to my private signal. Anyone with Comcast/Xfinity service can log in with their own Comcast email and password. Others who use a Comcast modem or router will also get a second wifi signal. They are separate and not on the same bandwidth. It shows as xfinitywifi. I logged on and tested it's strength. It's not as strong a signal as my private wifi, but not too bad. It got 16 Mbps download, where my private one gets 27+ Mbps. This might be cool if everyone used a Comcast modem or router. But most, I think, buy their own. They have an app that helps find the hotspots. If you have Xfinity and use the Comcast hardware, you may be a hotspot too.
This whole concept may end up costing us Comcast Xfinity subscribers a $6 monthly fee starting at the end of the year, ACCORDING TO this article:
http://consumerist.com/2014/05/02/is-comcast-considering-6month-fee-for-out-of-home-wifi-access/
Take it with a grain of salt.
http://consumerist.com/2014/05/02/is-comcast-considering-6month-fee-for-out-of-home-wifi-access/
Take it with a grain of salt.
Here when they install it, it's a separate device, ie: Wifi only modem. It doesn't broadcast from our SMC Business Gateway modem/router which all our other routers are connected to. It's actually a physical little wifi transmitter similar in size to an Apple TV only all white.
Also understand, here, there are several different devices installed. A docsis 3.0 modem, which to hang the telephones off, then the SMC Business Gateway, which is a 4-port router as well. Now, thirdly..the xfinity wifi transmitter which is tied directly to the cable line.
Also understand, here, there are several different devices installed. A docsis 3.0 modem, which to hang the telephones off, then the SMC Business Gateway, which is a 4-port router as well. Now, thirdly..the xfinity wifi transmitter which is tied directly to the cable line.
It isn't a separate device at all.
It's enabled by default. This article explains it clearly:
http://arstechnica.com/information-...d-to-learn-new-router-is-also-public-hotspot/
It's enabled by default. This article explains it clearly:
http://arstechnica.com/information-...d-to-learn-new-router-is-also-public-hotspot/
Comcast makes me laugh:
"'We encourage all subscribers to keep this feature enabled as it allows more people to enjoy the benefits of XFINITY Wi-Fi around the neighborhood,' the company says."
Yeah, you know what, Comcast? I'm also gonna buy a hundred bottled waters, and hand a bottle to people walking by on my street who seem like they need to be rehydrated.
I'm calling on Monday to make sure I opt out of this bullsh$&. Even though I'm not seeing that "xfinitywifi" wireless network that you have, @Ledsteplin .
"'We encourage all subscribers to keep this feature enabled as it allows more people to enjoy the benefits of XFINITY Wi-Fi around the neighborhood,' the company says."
Yeah, you know what, Comcast? I'm also gonna buy a hundred bottled waters, and hand a bottle to people walking by on my street who seem like they need to be rehydrated.
I'm calling on Monday to make sure I opt out of this bullsh$&. Even though I'm not seeing that "xfinitywifi" wireless network that you have, @Ledsteplin .