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good faq though]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/Dec 19th 2005 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/Dec 19th 2005 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/Dec 19th 2005 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/Dec 19th 2005 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/Dec 19th 2005 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/Dec 19th 2005 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/Dec 19th 2005 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/Dec 19th 2005 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/Dec 19th 2005 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/
Then again, as #3 asked...does anybody really get any real use out of WiFi detectors?]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/
i was thinking the same thing as the person wondering about getting it past security. be careful when they search your bag when you're getting on the subway in new york.]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/Items needed:
WIFI Sniffer
Duct Tape
Knife...

Use your imagination....]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/
"How-To: Embed a wifi detector into a FUGLY backpack strap.

Thanks.]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/Dec 19th 2005 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/Dec 19th 2005 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/
I nearly peed my pants when I read that. Thank you so much for the great laugh.

(to the security agent) "You see it picks up on wireless signals. Which activates..."

(security agent frowns)

"Nevermind I'll go put it in my car." (slaps forehead)]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/
Keep on hackin!]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/
as for airport security worries, i've had many electronics projects in various states of development in my carry-ons while flying domestic US and international and within europe. i've never had a problem with tech confiscation, only lost a leatherman i stupidly forgot to check. when i do conferences i fly with towers checked and take the motherboard and hard drive in carry on wrapped in bubble wrap and cardboard boxes. also have never had a problem with that.

as for waterproofability, this hack is quite waterproofable. a few tips: when making pockets or housings i use one layer of shower curtain plastic sandwiched between two layers of fabric. next i spray and let dry two coats of water proofing spray on the seams. for this project the pocket that houses the squishy switch and the pocket that houses the wifi sniffer in the corner of the bag have both been reinforced in this manner. both of these pockets have a single fold flap that creases farther down the pocket (think: those bags for white water rafting) i work with artists that use water during stage shows and have had much larger systems in this sort of fabric/plastic/fabric doused and the tech is fine. if you need more rigidity to create crush-proof-ness you can add plexi or a flexible piece of plastic (from gadget packaging material) between the layers of fabric.

the led's edge-mounted on plexi are super glue sealed to the fabric, the cables should be shrink tubed and sealed where they exit and enter with hot glue and waterproofing spray.

i don't wrap everything in duct-tape because i like to have access to the tech / batteries / etc.

cheers and thanks for the feeback, it's always welcome!
~fabienne]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/
I initially read that as a Wife detector, not WiFi."

This is more of a wife repeller then detector]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/Dec 19th 2005 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/
- Keep hacking.]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/Dec 19th 2005 2:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/13/how-to-embed-a-wifi-detector-into-a-backpack-strap/
Or just tell them what it is - wi-fi detectors are not illegal - most airports have hotspots; just tell 'em you're looking 4 1.]]>Dec 26th 2005 1:37AM