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Is it legal to host free WiFi access? Especially in places like a cafe if you owned one. Or does one have to pay some additional royalties?
Of course you can provide free WiFi. You will have to pay for the internet access, if you decide to let your customers access it for no charge from you, that's your decision. A lot of places offer it as a perk (they recoup the charges by increasing costs of other services, food, etc...). There is no free lunch.waht said:Is it legal to host free WiFi access? Especially in places like a cafe if you owned one. Or does one have to pay some additional royalties?
Chi Meson said:Unless you encrypt your system, you are hosting free WiFi. At least all my neighbors are!
Moonbear said:Several of my neighbors do too. I appreciate their generosity when I need to test whether I'm having a cable outage or network problem.
~christina~ said:won't they know though?
~christina~ said:won't they know though?
Moonbear said:Several of my neighbors do too. I appreciate their generosity when I need to test whether I'm having a cable outage or network problem.
Cyrus said:You should hook up to their printer and send them messages like, 'not the blue shirt, the white one looks much better with those jeans' etc. It will make for some interesting stories when their printer starts talking to them.
Make it say things like 'im so lonely, please sit next to me and keep me company'
Cyrus said:You should hook up to their printer and send them messages
There's a sure cause for divorce.Poop-Loops said:I prefer the direct route, i.e. uploading massive amounts of horse porn on their computer.
Mk said:By the way, for anybody that wants to password protect their home wi-fi network, make sure you use WPA, not WEP. WEP is old, and takes about 30 seconds to penetrate through the front door.
Alternatively, just pull out your phone and use that. I've downloaded google maps onto my phone and use it all the time-- it really is a life saver!P4PPY said:laptops are gaining ground now that they are cheaper to make and it's nice to be able to stop on a residential street, pull out the laptop and Google directions to a long lost friends house you've been driving around looking for for an hour (true story!).
Ill have to try that with the prick who lives on the other side of my cul-de-sac.moose said:
Mk said:Poop-Loops, that's kind of like saying who cares enough to target viruses at your computer. Mostly people who write viruses don't have the intention of attacking a specific network or person. In the same way, residential war driving is not intentional, and most war drivers are not out to pick up personal information like passwords and pin numbers, they're just out for kicks, free internet, and watching your traffic.
Host Free WiFi Legal refers to the practice of providing free WiFi access to customers at a cafe or other establishment. This service allows customers to connect to the internet using their own devices without incurring any additional costs.
Yes, it is legal for cafes to offer free WiFi as long as they follow certain guidelines. These guidelines vary depending on the country and state, but generally include ensuring that the WiFi network is secure and that customers are not using it for illegal activities.
In most cases, cafe owners do not need a specific license to offer free WiFi. However, they may need to obtain a permit from their local government or comply with certain regulations, such as providing a terms of use agreement for customers.
The main risk of offering free WiFi at a cafe is the potential for customers to engage in illegal activities, such as downloading copyrighted material or accessing inappropriate content. This could result in legal consequences for the cafe owner.
Cafe owners can protect themselves and their customers by ensuring their WiFi network is secure and implementing measures to prevent illegal activities. This may include setting up a terms of use agreement and monitoring the network for any suspicious activity.