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I’m putting a WiFi router into a wall charger

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Re: I’m putting a WiFi router into a wall charger

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Post by Maximus9000 »

samwillis wrote: post #12
tyingq wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Perhaps a wall-plug air-freshener form factor would last longer?

Even better (or worse?) hide it behind the faceplate, a little more work but certainly better hidden! Just turn up in a yellow jacket, official looking lanyard and tools...

or make it look like a blank wall faceplate on the consumer facing side, but on the other side it has a plug in to get power. Ideally, no tools are required to "install" it.

To consumers, it should look like this: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/leviton-1-gang-midway-nylon...

Re: I’m putting a WiFi router into a wall charger

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Post by keville »

nikon wrote: post #19
deeblering4 wrote: post #17

> Drop one of these in a Mcdonald's, and nobody’s going to expect a thing. You can leave it for days, while it collects data and marshals it back to your home network. Haven’t you seen the 90s Hollywood smash hit ‘hackers’ starring Angelina Jolie? Never hack from you home network, it’s universally stupid man!

You don't hack a bank across state lines from your house, you'll get nailed by the FBI. Where are your brains, in your ass? Don't you know anything?

Okay, the quote is spot-on, sure; but the username? This is just surreal.

Re: I’m putting a WiFi router into a wall charger

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Post by Enginerrrd »

keville wrote: post #52
nikon wrote: post #19

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You don't hack a bank across state lines from your house, you'll get nailed by the FBI. Where are your brains, in your ass? Don't you know anything?

Okay, the quote is spot-on, sure; but the username? This is just surreal.

Except it was phreak that said it wasn't it?

Re: I’m putting a WiFi router into a wall charger

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Post by waltbosz »

rexreed wrote: post #43

Why as a wall wart? Odds of discovery and removal are high. Instead fit it into a lightbulb form factor, and replace a lightblub in the restroom. Or you can be SUPER brave and fit it into a wall outlet form factor and replace the whole outlet / receptacle.

I've heard of electricians who will change a live receptical. I even found this video exhibition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WERqtFfgcyo

Re: I’m putting a WiFi router into a wall charger

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Post by megous »

cunidev wrote: post #28

> I ended up choosing the Allwinner A33; it’s an older MPU that came out in 2014. Tablet manufacturers used it in their Android devices, and since Android uses Linux, we should get good mainline support. Not quite. Mainlining ARM chips tend to be a demanding task, and the not-so-widespread A33 is still a work in progress

Looks well enough supported, looking at the DT files in Linux.

Re: I’m putting a WiFi router into a wall charger

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Post by keville »

Enginerrrd wrote: post #53
keville wrote: post #52

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Okay, the quote is spot-on, sure; but the username? This is just surreal.

Except it was phreak that said it wasn't it?

You're correct, but still, a suspiciously-accurate username for the quote-poster!

Re: I’m putting a WiFi router into a wall charger

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Post by rpmisms »

waltbosz wrote: post #55
rexreed wrote: post #43

Why as a wall wart? Odds of discovery and removal are high. Instead fit it into a lightbulb form factor, and replace a lightblub in the restroom. Or you can be SUPER brave and fit it into a wall outlet form factor and replace the whole outlet / receptacle.

I've heard of electricians who will change a live receptical. I even found this video exhibition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WERqtFfgcyo

Many electricians will do this if needed. My brother-in-law gets shocked with 110v on a regular basis, and doesn't really mind anymore. I don't think many would work on a hot 240v circuit, though.

Re: I’m putting a WiFi router into a wall charger

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Post by jrockway »

waltbosz wrote: post #55
rexreed wrote: post #43

Why as a wall wart? Odds of discovery and removal are high. Instead fit it into a lightbulb form factor, and replace a lightblub in the restroom. Or you can be SUPER brave and fit it into a wall outlet form factor and replace the whole outlet / receptacle.

I've heard of electricians who will change a live receptical. I even found this video exhibition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WERqtFfgcyo

Interesting. I would be inclined to attach ground and neutral first, though. That seems to be the algorithm for all manner of connectors (UK plugs interfacing with outlets, USB, SATA, etc. -- they all make sure ground makes contact before power or data).
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