In September 2006 the Linksys router has been replaced with the Fonera, a hardware / software owned by the Fon, with Ethernet port for connection to ADSL router (not the Fonera is an ADSL modem ) and an omni-directional detachable antenna. There is also a new version ( Fonera + ) that includes a two-port Ethernet switch that allows it the cable connection to a PC or other device. For both models can be connected to the Fonantenna , a directional antenna with 7.5dB, always produced by Fon, which allows you to increase coverage outside.
know the Movimiento FON?
FON is the largest WiFi community in the world. The members share their wireless Internet access at home and in return, they connect for free WiFi wherever they find a another Fonero's Access Point.
I Foneros are members of the FON Community. There are three types of Fonero, Linus, and Alien Bill. Most Foneros are Linus: they share their home WiFi access and in return receive free WiFi wherever they find a FON Access Point. In Italy we are about 8,000.
Who wants to join without purchasing a FON router can do it. Become a Alien and can connect to hotspots, however, paying € 3 per day.
(click here in detail).
Security is guaranteed because fonera provides two distinct networks: one private, reserved to the needs of foneros, and the public, which can be accessed publicly via login with username and password registered on the site FON . Obviously from the public can not access the private. who logs in can be identified by using the FON username and password used. It is also You decide the amount of bandwidth to share.
The idea is very interesting and is based on a strong social component: the free distribution of access to the Internet.
service which results may be very useful for those who travel frequently and requires internet connection to carry on business online.
The most important aspect is to legislative . Each country has different laws relating to wireless networks. In Italy and other countries to make public and accessible to a network is not currently legal.
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