Abstract
This chapter focuses on innovative ways to approach the security issues faced in wireless community. The threat of litigation presents one of the largest barriers to creating secure community networks. Along with litigation, networks present a number of security challenges. Providing free wireless comes with some legal implications. Protecting the community from litigation represents an important feature of captive portal technology. The captive portal also serves as an important educational tool for users to learn about security and their own responsibilities in this area. Building a secure wireless network starts with a secure architecture for the traditional wired network. This network design protects the community members who provide the community network. The next logical preparation involves selecting the hardware and software to serve as the captive portal. The captive portal serves the primary function of delivering Terms of Service (ToS) information when a user first attempts to connect. With the Captive portal up and running, the next step involves writing the legal ToS. This agreement educates users about their responsibilities when using the network, and protects the community network operators from legal liability. The ToS on the captive portal helps keep users informed and allows the network operators to focus more on building great wireless networks.
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