The system uses the 802.11a and 802.11b protocols, commonly refered to as WiFi.
What about 802.11g? If they're supporting 802.11a, they might as well support 802.11g, too.
Maybe they figure that the 802.11b users will just slow down the network for everyone, so they won't even bother. Why not have 2 separate APs, then? One for 802.11b and one for 802.11g?
Gotta love the FCC
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commodoresloat
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· Score: 5, Insightful
At present, the FCC will not request personal identifying information prior to allowing access to the wireless network.An open network. At the FCC. They want as few people as possible on the public airwaves but they'll let anyone on their private network.
Lousy PDF. here's the text.
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Anonymous Coward
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· Score: 5, Informative
NEWS
News media Information 202 / 418-0500
Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830
TTY 202/418-2555
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
ftp.fcc.gov
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, S.W.
Washington, D. C. 20554 This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order
constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974).
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News Media Contact:
August 4, 2003 David Fiske (202) 418-0513
Richard Diamond (202) 418-0506
FCC Goes WiFi
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced today that it would
provide free wireless Internet access to visitors at its Washington, D.C. office.
"When you come to the FCC, leave the cords at home," said FCC Chairman Michael K.
Powell. "We're embracing the power of WiFi and the freedom and convenience of wireless
Internet access it gives to consumers."
Last year, Powell directed his staff to take the steps needed to make the FCC one of
the first federal agencies to provide public WiFi access. Visitors bringing their own hardware
and software can use the service on the Twelfth Street, Courtyard, and Eighth Floor levels of
the headquarters located at 445 12th Street, SW in Washington, D.C.
The system uses the 802.11a and 802.11b protocols, commonly referred to as WiFi.
The Commission will be unable to provide technical support, and all transactions using this
service are the responsibility of the visitor. At present, the FCC will not request personal
identifying information prior to allowing access to the wireless network. If requested by
outside authorities, however, the FCC will provide data from system audit logs to support
external investigations of improper Internet use.
If there appears to be a system outage, please call (202) 418-WIFI.
- FCC -
excellent
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Anonymous Coward
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· Score: 5, Funny
Now I know where to go when I want to download mp3s. I bet the RIAA will have fun when they figure out who's IP address they tracked down.
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The system uses the 802.11a and 802.11b protocols, commonly refered to as WiFi.
What about 802.11g? If they're supporting 802.11a, they might as well support 802.11g, too.
Maybe they figure that the 802.11b users will just slow down the network for everyone, so they won't even bother. Why not have 2 separate APs, then? One for 802.11b and one for 802.11g?
At present, the FCC will not request personal identifying information prior to allowing access to the wireless network.An open network. At the FCC. They want as few people as possible on the public airwaves but they'll let anyone on their private network.
NEWS
News media Information 202 / 418-0500
Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830
TTY 202/418-2555
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
ftp.fcc.gov
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, S.W.
Washington, D. C. 20554 This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order
constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974).
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News Media Contact:
August 4, 2003 David Fiske (202) 418-0513
Richard Diamond (202) 418-0506
FCC Goes WiFi
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced today that it would provide free wireless Internet access to visitors at its Washington, D.C. office. "When you come to the FCC, leave the cords at home," said FCC Chairman Michael K. Powell. "We're embracing the power of WiFi and the freedom and convenience of wireless Internet access it gives to consumers."
Last year, Powell directed his staff to take the steps needed to make the FCC one of the first federal agencies to provide public WiFi access. Visitors bringing their own hardware and software can use the service on the Twelfth Street, Courtyard, and Eighth Floor levels of the headquarters located at 445 12th Street, SW in Washington, D.C.
The system uses the 802.11a and 802.11b protocols, commonly referred to as WiFi. The Commission will be unable to provide technical support, and all transactions using this service are the responsibility of the visitor. At present, the FCC will not request personal identifying information prior to allowing access to the wireless network. If requested by outside authorities, however, the FCC will provide data from system audit logs to support external investigations of improper Internet use.
If there appears to be a system outage, please call (202) 418-WIFI.
- FCC -
Now I know where to go when I want to download mp3s. I bet the RIAA will have fun when they figure out who's IP address they tracked down.
You've obviously never been to Washington, D.C. The Internet access is free, the parking is not.