The idea would be to have the first acting as firewall, DOS detection, etc. And I could disable the wireless feature. And also, Iz could connect a computer through the LAN cable to this router. The FON router is very basic. Just a place to connect the cable from the modem.

The reports say no usage yet. I haven’t also yet used other user’s FONs.

And, do you have any reports on other people using your shared connection? And what about using the FON network while you’re on the move? Have you used that possibility?

In fact, you mentioned valid points.
For some months now that I’m using a FON (http://www.fon.com/en/) wireless router. It has 2 SSIDs, one private with WPA enabled and other opened. You may also specify the bandwidth to share. Or even get some money, if someone uses it (though, not sure if this is legal with your ISP).

Cheers,
António

ps: welcome to the globalization :)

Actually I have just bought a wireless router myself. While that perspective of sharing your ISP connection with other people is an interesting one, I would also be interested in understanding what are you doing to control if people are abusing that good will of yours. I mean, if you have 2 people using your connection they can very easily use up your 10 (?) gigas of international traffic with downloads. You’ll end up paying an extra fee.

Another problem is with people actually hacking into your home network. Are you worried about that? Or perhaps you don’t consider that a real problem…

Abraço

Paulo

P.S.: I feel a bit ridiculous writing to you in English

You have that kind of community and it’s really taking action at Portugal. Check http://en.fon.com/