WiFi sharing service gains new Linux routers

“Like the original Fonera, and the newer Fonera+, the Fonera 2.0
router offers a standard private WiFi signal, but then provides a
smaller amount of bandwidth for public use that can be shared by
fellow Fonera users, or “Foneros.” All Foneros can share each
others’ excess bandwidth for free, without monthly charges, and the
routers can even be set up to share local and networked files with
authenticated users, says Fon.

“”Aliens” who don’t own a Fonera can purchase a Fon access pass,
and Foneros can choose to earn 50 percent of revenues generated
when an alien buys an access pass through their Fon hotspot. Fon
calls those users who share their WiFi freely “Linus Foneros” while
the ones who choose to make money are called, of course, “Bill
Foneros.”

“Like the Fonera+, the Fonera 2.0 measures 3.7 x 1.0 x 4.3
inches (93.5 x 25.5 x 110mm), excluding its detachable 1.5dBi
antenna. The router provides 802.11b/g WiFi for up to 54 Mbps, as
well as dual Ethernet ports, one for the broadband modem and one
for the LAN.”

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