RE: [xdi] Room location and Internet access in New Orleans

[Peter C Davis <peter.davis@neustar.biz>]

how 'bout 1 wifi and one ethernet... could set-up an adhoc network + one
"gateway" ...

--- peterd

On Fri, 2004-04-23 at 17:55, Loren West wrote:
> I have an extra WiFi access point that I can bring.  The
> setup complexity will be based on the type of authentication.
> If the ethernet doesn't require authentication, then it's
> a breeze.  
> 
> If it requires browser type authentication, then we're in 
> for some fun times.  We'd need someone with a laptop that
> has two ethernet ports.
> 
> =Loren
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Fen Labalme [mailto:fen@idcommons.org] 
> Sent: Friday, April 23, 2004 2:26 PM
> To: Drummond Reed
> Cc: xdi@lists.oasis-open.org
> Subject: Re: [xdi] Room location and Internet access in New Orleans
> 
> 
> The room Ethernet might only allow a single computer connected to it 
> (some hotels are that way).  So anyone have an extra WiFi hub we can put 
> on and create a local NAT?  It would be very useful, IMO.  (A powerstrip 
> would be useful, too...)
> 
> 
> Drummond Reed wrote:
> > XDI TC Members who will be attending in New Orleans:
> > 
> > First, to accommodate our requirements, we've been assigned an "executive
> > suite" at the hotel, which seats 12 and can squeeze in the 14 we expect.
> To
> > cut down costs I'll actually be staying in the room too, so you're all my
> > guests (and will have to leave by 3am ;-)
> > 
> > Because it's a personal room, the location will NOT be listed in the
> public
> > room roster. However all OASIS personnel will know which room it is, so
> just
> > ask any of them. In addition, my cell phone is 206.618.8530, so you can
> > always call me for the room number, or any other coordination logistics.
> > 
> > Lastly, we've confirmed that we will only have a single Ethernet
> connection
> > in the boardroom we've been assigned. Marc will bring a small hub so that
> > others can hook in too, but if you want to hook in, bring your own cable.
> If
> > anyone wants to bring a wifi access point that we can plug into the hub,
> we
> > could do that too.
> > 
> > Keep in mind that during our meetings the connection will be reserved for
> > accessing Kavi, the wiki, the Web, and other resources we need to get our
> > work done. Checking email or IM'ing on non-TC business will be
> discouraged.
> > 
> > I look forward to seeing everyone in New Orleans (and all that jazz).
> > 
> > =Drummond 
> > 
> >