[grc] comments due on

[Tracy Rosenberg]

ARs Technica on the issue:

http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/09/fcc-accused-of-locking-down-wi-fi-routers-but-the-truth-is-a-bit-murkier/

On Wed, Sep 2, 2015 at 10:11 AM, Jeff Shaw <jeff at davismedia.org> wrote:

> This is bad, probably will affect many DIY'ers on this list:
>
> "Right now, the FCC is considering a proposal
> <
> https://archive.is/o/tGCkU/https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/08/06/2015-18402/equipment-authorization-and-electronic-labeling-for-wireless-devices
> >
> to require manufacturers to lock down computing devices (routers, PCs,
> phones) to prevent modification if they have a "modular wireless
> radio"[1]
> <
> https://archive.is/o/tGCkU/https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/08/06/2015-18402/equipment-authorization-and-electronic-labeling-for-wireless-devices%23p-256
> >[2]
> <
> https://archive.is/o/tGCkU/https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/08/06/2015-18402/equipment-authorization-and-electronic-labeling-for-wireless-devices%23p-318
> >
> or a device with an "electronic label"
>
> Comments due October 9
>
> See:
> http://hackaday.com/2015/09/02/save-wifi-act-now-to-save-wifi-from-the-fcc/
>
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