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vasilaos
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Open Wireless Encryption

Wed Nov 16, 2016 5:56 pm

Is it possible to set a Wireless Access Point open for anyone to connect without having to input a pass key and at the same time have the wireless connection encrypted over the air?
 
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Re: Open Wireless Encryption

Wed Nov 16, 2016 9:31 pm

What would you like to achieve by this? Why cannot users put in a one time password?
 
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Re: Open Wireless Encryption

Thu Nov 17, 2016 9:53 am

You can set multiple virtual APs with different security profiles on one radio.
 
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Re: Open Wireless Encryption

Fri Nov 18, 2016 5:42 pm

What would you like to achieve by this? Why cannot users put in a one time password?


No, users can not put in a one time password. Actually i don't have to know the costumers. I just want to provide free wireless access on a secured wireless connection.
 
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Re: Open Wireless Encryption

Fri Nov 18, 2016 11:12 pm

 
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Re: Open Wireless Encryption

Sat Jan 28, 2017 8:33 pm

I know how to set up a hotspot. what hotspot configuratin has to do with my question?
 
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Re: Open Wireless Encryption

Sat Jan 28, 2017 9:48 pm

None. You cannot encrypt data if it goes over the air over an open network. It is possible, but then the CLIENT should use encryption, like VPN, HTTPS etc....

Either YOU encrypt the air interface, or they should do it. There is no encryption without help from "someone".

And why can the people not enter a password? How difficult is that? In all cafe's I come, I see the WiFi password either written on the menu, window, or ask the waitress, or it is open, like McDonals WiFi, FON, and some airports or hotels.