ATTBI Registration Resolved

[bconway at alum.wpi.edu (Brian J. Conway)]

The first and third don't apply to me, personally.  I noticed the 2nd one 
listed when I saw the changes the other day, but upon looking at the list, 
it only specifies approved cable modems and network cards.  As I am using 
approved devices from those lists to connect multiple computers, I don't 
see a problem.  I think they're trying to cover themselves against 
people that are sharing Wi-Fi with their neighbors or running a 
high-traffic site on a residential cable line, but I don't see anything 
that contradicts what's stated in the Security FAQ (these things were 
already mentioned there before being expanded recently in the AUP, I 
think).

-b

> Although this has changed recently.  For some enthralling reading, check out
> their new AUP:
> 
> http://help.broadband.att.com/faq.jsp?content_id=1107&category_id=34
> 
> Revised on July 25. It contains language that restricts the use of wireless
> networks and connection sharing via firewall:
> 
> (from the prohibited uses section)
> 
> "(ix) resell the Service or otherwise make available to anyone outside the
> Premises the ability to use the Service (i.e. Wi-Fi, or other methods of
> networking). The Service is for recreational, residential, personal use only
> and Customer agrees not to use the Service for operation as an Internet
> Service Provider or for any other business purpose"
> 
> "(x) provide the ability to connect multiple computers behind the cable
> modem to set up a LAN (Local Area Network) unless it is done with AT&T
> Broadband approved equipment. For additional information on supported
> equipment refer to:
> http://help.broadband.att.com/faq.jsp?content_id=1748&category_id=50.";
> 
> "(xiv) run programs, equipment or servers from the Premises which provide
> network content or any other services to anyone outside of the your home LAN
> (Local Area Network). Examples of prohibited programs and equipment include,
> but are not limited to, mail, ftp, http, file sharing, game, newsgroup,
> proxy, IRC servers, multi-user interactive forums and Wi-Fi devices;"
> 
> Similar language has been in place for a while, but it's become more
> explicit of late.  Generally, ATT has not strictly enforced this policy, but
> rather has left it in place in case a serious abuse did arise and a rule
> needed to be called upon.  I've been using a NAT firewall and a WiFi device
> on my ATTBB connection for a year now, and have been given no trouble by
> ATTBB.  But still, the language is there in the AUP...
> 
> Peter
> 
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