WiFi

St Charles County-City Library Wakes Up to 21 Century

July 17, 2008

The library finally installed a wireless network for public access in the north end of O’Fallon.  The library is otherwise known as the armpit of the library district.  It is usually last on the list of technology and upgrades for that matter. Otherwise, sitting and surfing is great now.

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Network 1 Communications (AKA O’Fallon Wireless) Plan of Attack

June 26, 2008

Network 1 Communications expands to Brentwood, Cottleville, Crestwood, Dardenne Prairie, Florissant, Kirkwood, O’fallon, St. Paul, MO (Missouri).  Just toss the word wireless behind each city name.  It doesn’t stop there.  Virtually The Federal Communications Commission contains a wealth of information proving 802.11x wireless technology is not a prudent choice. This is particularly true for the [...]

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Protect Your Computer While Using Public Wi-Fi Networks

June 1, 2008

Sure it is fun to find yourself at the local coffee shop or hotel while on the road using the free Wi-Fi. However, did you know if your computer is not buttoned down anybody can penetrate your computer while on the network. If you do not keep your computer updated with the latest security measures [...]

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Doomed for Failure – O’Fallon Wireless

May 22, 2008

Recently an article posted on the doomed failure of municipal WiFi was posted by a creditable source. The article points out key areas that completely null all points made by Network 1 Communications located in the St. Louis and St Charles, MO region. Network 1 Communications is also guised as O’Fallon Wireless, St. Louis Wireless, [...]

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After the Smoke and Mirrors Clear O’Fallon Wireless is Just a Trick

February 12, 2008

O’Fallon, Mo‘s City Hall has completed a city wide wireless network installed and managed by Network 1 Communications. The city is using phrases such as “it’s free for the city” or “doesn’t cost the city.” One would think a non-profit organization is providing charitable services to the city. First, clarification regarding this article is needed. [...]

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