How to create a wireless hotspot
Chances are you’ve “shared” a neighbor’s wireless connection at one time or another, or discovered that your own network reaches to the laundromat next door, conveniently allowing you to work while you wash. Why not make all this sharing official? Whether you want to entice customers to your hip café or simplify life for everyone in your apartment building, it makes sense to set up a wireless hotspot. First you need to ensure that your Internet service provider (ISP) allows this kind of sharing. Many ISPs limit how you can use their least-expensive DSL or cable-modem connections. Your service contract’s fine print typically states that a connection is intended for a single household or office, so you may have to pony up for a higher-priced service or a business-oriented solution such as a T1 line.
Data-transfer fees are also an issue. Because you’re opening up your network to all comers, you can’t control how much they download. Some ISPs impose a monthly data-transfer limit, often between 1GB and 10GB. Exceed that, and you might have to pay $20 or more per extra gigabyte transferred.L33tdawg: If you're interested in learning how to secure your wireless networks and infrastructure, be sure to sign up for the War Driving Kuala Lumpur Wireless Security Training that we're conducting in June. There are only 10 seats left, so register now.
