[Tfug] Wi-Fi deployment update

[George Cohn]

Robert Hunter wrote:
> A few months ago I posted a query about Wi-Fi, and since then I've
> learned a bit about a number of related topics. 

Where I used to work, they installed two separate Wi-Fi networks.  One 
is fairly secure using Cisco Aeronet for the mobile laptops and the 
wireless voip application.

The other is a totally open connection right to the Internet for guests. 
  The interesting thing about the second network is that there is no 
firewall at all.  It's up to the roaming guest to provide their own 
protection.  I think they pass out flyers stating that fact.

I hang out at PCC a lot and discovered that sometime in the near past, 
they have started blocking certain ports on their public Wi-Fi net.

I took in my laptop and UtStarcom Wi-Fi phone a few months ago and was 
able to connect to my Asterisk server at home and place calls.  Now, I 
get no registration of either client with the server.  Have also heard 
from others that Skype does not work there either.

Wonder what they thought the risk was?  It may be related to the fact 
that they are rolling out VOIP at PCC and took a preemptive block on 
wireless voip.

George Cohn