Topic: Wifi Hotspot

2 chapters across the catalog

Imperious
Episode 1140 1:49:54 - 1:54:56

1140: Imperious

HomePlug Powerline Networking Gear Review

Adam Curry reviews specific Powerline networking hardware, including the Tenda AV1000 and the TP-Link AC750. These devices use a home's electrical wiring to transmit internet signals, providing an alternative to Wi-Fi. He highlights the benefits of "pass-through" sockets and multiple Ethernet ports for stable connections in large homes.

Learn Russian!
Episode 933 1:59:13 - 2:01:49

933: Learn Russian!

Hotspot Naming Trends, Jihadi SSID Incident

A Thompson Air flight was delayed after a passenger noticed a WiFi hotspot named "Jihadi," leading to a security scare. The incident sparked a discussion on creative and provocative SSID names, ranging from "FBI Surveillance Van" to "Hillary Clinton's Email Server," and the lack of creativity in most residential building networks.