Fredericton, with a much smaller population, has had free WiFi since 2004 and now Moncton, NB, finally has a “pilot project” for free wireless access downtown. It’s about time that Moncton entered the 21st century.
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Fredericton, with a much smaller population, has had free WiFi since 2004 and now Moncton, NB, finally has a “pilot project” for free wireless access downtown. It’s about time that Moncton entered the 21st century.
I tried the free wifi on Thursday. It’s about time. When I tried, it was only working for web traffic on ports 80 and 443. I couldn’t use secure IMAP or Remote Desktop. Hopefully that’s not a permanent firewall rule. And here’s hoping the signal is strong a Timothy’s on Main St. :)
I encountered the same thing. They had a link for comments on their website at http://www.moncton.ca/wifi but it was only a mailto link.. I thought it was hilarious.
I’ve emailed them a few comments and suggested they look to Fredericton for a great service example. Right now, it looks like the target market excludes information workers. They want tourists to browse maybe, and as I suggested to them maybe the odd p0rn downloader who won’t want to be caught at home. :)
I hope they readjust their service a bit. I mean, there’s not even a signal at the public library acros the street.:(
Cheers
Gerard
Some further points of interest:
1. The APs are installed on street lights and traffic lights, except for one which is installed on the fire station. Most of them have a clear line of sight to eachother.
2. They appear to be using Cisco equipment for the APs.
3. The internet provider is Aliant.
Very disappointed that my wi-fi phone cannot connect to your network due to your port restriction setup. Why do you have this restriction? Are there plans to open the area to all wi-fi devices?
My network? Please read the information on this website, Glenn. I have nothing to do with Moncton wi-fi. Complain to the city, I don’t even live there.
They’ve had free wifi since at least 2003-2004. I lived a couple streets from city hall and had signal. Weak,, but able to get in.
the wifi phone should connect unless you’re using a blackberry which requires BIS service which requires a special port.
Personally I think free wifi should be seen as a gift and one should not look a gift horse in the mouth. Of course it will be restricted