Re: Marriott wifi blocking

[Lyle Giese <lyle () lcrcomputer net>]

On 10/03/14 17:34, Michael Van Norman wrote:
> > > > My reading of this is that these features are illegal, period. Rogue AP
> > > > detection is one thing, and disabling them via network or
> > > > "administrative" (ie. eject the guest) means would be fine, but
> > > > interfering with the wireless is not acceptable per the FCC regulations.
> > > >
> > > > Seems like common sense to me. If the FCC considers this 'interference',
> > > > which it apparently does, then devices MUST NOT intentionally interfere.
> > > I would expect interfering for defensive purposes **only** would be
> > > acceptable.
> > What constitutes "defensive purposes"?
> Since this is unlicensed spectrum, I don't think there is anything one has
> a right to defend :)
>
> /Mike
If you charge for access and one person pays and sets up a rogue AP 
offering free WiFi to anyone in range.  I can see a defensive angle there.

Lyle Giese
LCR Computer Services, Inc.