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Cable modems can be configured to support multiple service flows with different classes of service. The users of the public hotspot network have a unique IP and
by jsz0 12y ago
Cable modems can be configured to support multiple service flows with different classes of service. The users of the public hotspot network have a unique IP and separate service flows provisioning additional bandwidth to the modem. Presumably Comcast is also tracking an authenticated user's IP address while on public hotspots for DMCA enforcement purposes.
- jrockway 12y agoThough there's very little stopping you from setting up an access point called "XfinityWifi" and connecting it to whatever evil you want.
- jsz0 12y agoThis is a very legitimate concern. I doubt Comcast or any other ISP using these community wifi services are really prepared to deal with this problem. Any Comcast customer who runs into problems with DMCA / legal issues (via IP) will have plenty of reasonable doubt on their side.