Agree. A clearer definition as to what a "commercial WiFi network operator" would help. I don't know what to do with this information. Do these FCC laws trump our WiFi policies? I can see where users could take advantage of this advisory. Too many questions.
Hector Rios Louisiana State University -----Original Message----- From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU] On Behalf Of Thomas Carter Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 8:32 AM To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] latest from FCC on de-authing Mi-Fi I'm disappointed in the statement from the FCC. This was a chance to clarify their position on this, but it's still as vague as ever. What is a "commercial establishment"? Does that include K-12 or Higher Ed? What about a corporate HQ? I'm also disappointed that the wireless vendors have been quiet on this issue as well. Where is Cisco, Aruba, Rukus, et. al who provide us with these tools? One reading of the FCC notice is that the product they "market and sell" is illegal. I feel they should be leading the charge with the FCC for clarification for us, their customers. Thomas Carter Network and Operations Manager Austin College 903-813-2564 -----Original Message----- From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU] On Behalf Of Lee H Badman Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 5:38 PM To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU Subject: [WIRELESS-LAN] latest from FCC on de-authing Mi-Fi http://www.fcc.gov/document/warning-wi-fi-blocking-prohibited Which would imply that a subset of our tools are illegal: https://wirednot.wordpress.com/2015/01/06/are-wlan-vendors-selling-illegal-jammers/ Complicated times. -Lee ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/.
