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Re: [Debconf-discuss] BYO Wireless for dorms?



On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 08:52:47AM -0400, David Smith wrote:
> Was wondering if there was any ban on bringing your own WPA2 secured
> wireless access point for your dorm room..
> I remember somebody saying to be careful to not put any DHCP services onto
> the campus network from the dorms..
> 
> Is a wireless access point in bridged mode (router disabled) ok?

It should be fine, overall they are allowed and used often on campus.
During the year they may technically be disallowed in the dorms, but
you should just do it, keep it secure enough and no one should bother
you.

- Richard

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