While we're on the subject of subfunctional wireless links, does anybody know of a simple way of reducing the RF output from a functioning AP? Basically, I'd like to find a way to mute an AP while it's being setup, so that it doesn't affect other users of production AP's near by (in the same SSID). I'm thinking putting it in a box surrounded with a bunch of (non frozen) plastic freezer packs might be the go, but I'd be interested to know if anybody has any other cunning ideas. We could disable the RF or remove aerials, but that adds extra steps - I'm looking for something that could sit on a desk that the AP could be dropped in while somebody is working on the console. Cheers Si
-----Original Message----- From: Simon Blake [mailto:simon(a)citylink.co.nz] Sent: Wednesday, 2 August 2006 2:11 p.m. To: nznog(a)list.waikato.ac.nz Subject: [nznog] Screening 2.4Ghz AP's? While we're on the subject of subfunctional wireless links, does anybody know of a simple way of reducing the RF output from a functioning AP? Basically, I'd like to find a way to mute an AP while it's being setup, so that it doesn't affect other users of production AP's near by (in the same SSID). I'm thinking putting it in a box surrounded with a bunch of (non frozen) plastic freezer packs might be the go, but I'd be interested to know if anybody has any other cunning ideas. We could disable the RF or remove aerials, but that adds extra steps - I'm looking for something that could sit on a desk that the AP could be dropped in while somebody is working on the console. Cheers Si _______________________________________________ NZNOG mailing list NZNOG(a)list.waikato.ac.nz http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/nznog Oddly enough, a tinfoil hat on the AP. I would say not the microwave kind of tinfoil. I suppose if you have time on your hands you could build a real faraday cage or convert an old microwave oven into a box.
On 8/2/06, Simon Blake
We could disable the RF or remove aerials, but that adds extra steps - I'm looking for something that could sit on a desk that the AP could be dropped in while somebody is working on the console.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faraday_cage
Cheers Si
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Basically, I'd like to find a way to mute an AP while it's being setup, so that it doesn't affect other users of production AP's near by (in the same SSID). I'm thinking putting it in a box surrounded with a bunch of
Curious - Why not change the SSID for the time you're working on it?
Existing connected clients on other APs with the same SSID won't reconnect to a stronger signal unless they are forced off their pre-existing connection. And it shouldn't cause any interference unless it's in use. What about turning on some form of security temporarily, WEP while not secure should provide enough of a hurdle to fix the problem? Regards Tim Price Software Supervisor thepacific.net PH: +64 3 5439095 -----Original Message----- From: Simon Blake [mailto:simon(a)citylink.co.nz] Sent: Wednesday, 2 August 2006 2:11 p.m. To: nznog(a)list.waikato.ac.nz Subject: [nznog] Screening 2.4Ghz AP's? While we're on the subject of subfunctional wireless links, does anybody know of a simple way of reducing the RF output from a functioning AP? Basically, I'd like to find a way to mute an AP while it's being setup, so that it doesn't affect other users of production AP's near by (in the same SSID). I'm thinking putting it in a box surrounded with a bunch of (non frozen) plastic freezer packs might be the go, but I'd be interested to know if anybody has any other cunning ideas. We could disable the RF or remove aerials, but that adds extra steps - I'm looking for something that could sit on a desk that the AP could be dropped in while somebody is working on the console. Cheers Si _______________________________________________ NZNOG mailing list NZNOG(a)list.waikato.ac.nz http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/nznog
An RF dummy-load would do what you want. Jaycar sell these with F-type connectors AFAIK Simon Blake wrote:
While we're on the subject of subfunctional wireless links, does anybody know of a simple way of reducing the RF output from a functioning AP?
Basically, I'd like to find a way to mute an AP while it's being setup, so that it doesn't affect other users of production AP's near by (in the same SSID). I'm thinking putting it in a box surrounded with a bunch of (non frozen) plastic freezer packs might be the go, but I'd be interested to know if anybody has any other cunning ideas.
We could disable the RF or remove aerials, but that adds extra steps - I'm looking for something that could sit on a desk that the AP could be dropped in while somebody is working on the console.
Cheers Si
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A little AP sized tin-foil hat =) Simon Blake wrote:
While we're on the subject of subfunctional wireless links, does anybody know of a simple way of reducing the RF output from a functioning AP?
Basically, I'd like to find a way to mute an AP while it's being setup, so that it doesn't affect other users of production AP's near by (in the same SSID). I'm thinking putting it in a box surrounded with a bunch of (non frozen) plastic freezer packs might be the go, but I'd be interested to know if anybody has any other cunning ideas.
We could disable the RF or remove aerials, but that adds extra steps - I'm looking for something that could sit on a desk that the AP could be dropped in while somebody is working on the console.
Cheers Si
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On the lines of this... I found a set of magnetised screwdrivers right next to the antenna really disrupts signal ;) Dean Pemberton wrote:
A little AP sized tin-foil hat =)
Simon Blake wrote:
While we're on the subject of subfunctional wireless links, does anybody know of a simple way of reducing the RF output from a functioning AP?
Basically, I'd like to find a way to mute an AP while it's being setup, so that it doesn't affect other users of production AP's near by (in the same SSID). I'm thinking putting it in a box surrounded with a bunch of (non frozen) plastic freezer packs might be the go, but I'd be interested to know if anybody has any other cunning ideas.
We could disable the RF or remove aerials, but that adds extra steps - I'm looking for something that could sit on a desk that the AP could be dropped in while somebody is working on the console.
Cheers Si
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Dean Pemberton wrote:
A little AP sized tin-foil hat =)
Ok so it's not tinfoil - But I can't believe they sell them. Ok it's the Internet, so maybe I can believe it =) https://www.blockemf.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=4840 Dean
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