Grimsby’s Wi-Fi Hotspot Opens to the Public
During April 2008, a pioneering free Wireless Broadband Hotspot was rolled out down the spine of Grimsby Town Centre. As part of Yorkshire Forward, a Regional Development Agency charged with improving the Yorkshire and Humber economy and supported by Kingston Communications (KCOM Group), the network is being independently operated by PolkaSpots Limited and Evolution Systems.
The aim of the high-speed broadband hotspot is to create an attractive area for pedestrians, residents, workers and visitors to Grimsby. User with Wi-Fi enabled mobile phones, pda’s, laptops and other devices will be able to get online whenever they want.
The Wireless Network has been partitioned to provide safe and independent access for both the public and governmental realms. Public users of the network must register their details before getting online, although free access has been granted to some local resources. Once registered, they may use the Wireless Internet Connection whenever and however they desire.
Peer-to-peer applications have been blocked. However, unlike most public and free networks, the aim is to provide the most unobtrusive browsing experience for the end-user. Where most similar networks log the customer out after an hour, using the NELC Wi-Fi Network, users can surf the Internet for as long as they want!
Council workers don’t have to register beforehand, instead requiring the use of a WPA key to get onto a hidden SSID on a separate VLAN.
The Wireless Broadband Hotspot is live now however it’s official launch will be May 26th 2008. If you happen to require wireless access when you’re shopping in Grimsby, search for the Network with the name; NEWEBLINCS.
You can watch the demo of the setup here:
You can also register for free wireless internet access in Grimsby centre here!
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admin @ May 4, 2008