[wplug] On the subject of wardriving...

[Drew from Zhrodague]

> So if I am in my car outside your house with my hand held scanner, and I
> find your cordless phone's freq, can I listen all I want.  Hay I have
> not entered into your house, YOU are broadcasting outside your walls, so

	Ah-HA! A good question!

	This violates federal laws, because the transmissions are not 
intended for you.

	Why this is different from wardriving, is that the beacons sent 
out from the AP are destined for ALL clients that can hear them -- the APs 
advertise their existance, as part of the protocol.

	Rich, can you tell us more about the beacons, what's in 'em, and 
how they work?

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