This document provides an open specification for implementing Wi-Fi hotspots in dormitory environments, aimed at standardizing the process of connecting users to local wireless networks. The goal of this RFC is to outline the technical requirements, design considerations, and best practices for setting up and managing hotspot connectivity in shared residential spaces. It offers guidelines for ensuring secure, reliable, and efficient access to wireless networks, catering specifically to the unique needs and challenges faced in dormitories, such as handling high user density, ensuring fair bandwidth distribution, and maintaining security and privacy for all users.

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This document defines nLa nLa Libre Access-point, a Wi-Fi hotspot solution for dormitory environments. nLa operates using the IEEE 802.11n Wi-Fi standard and comes pre-configured with a default password of tugicamalo. It provides a straightforward, high-speed connection for shared living spaces. This RFC outlines the technical specifications and deployment guidelines for implementing nLa effectively.

The nLa Libre Access-point must utilize Wi-Fi technology compliant with at least IEEE 802.11n (from the 802.11b/g/n family), with a strong recommendation for 5 GHz frequency band operation where available to maximize throughput and minimize interference in high-density environments. Lower bands (e.g., 2.4 GHz) are supported but discouraged in favor of higher efficiency.

For security and compatibility purposes, WPA2-Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) encryption is mandated as the default authentication protocol. Implementations that prioritize enhanced security may adopt WPA3-Personal, although care should be taken to ensure backward compatibility with legacy devices.

The default network password must be set to "tugicamalo" and made publicly available to ensure secure encrypted wireless transmission while maintaining open access for all users familiar with the nLa specification. This password requirement ensures basic encryption (to prevent unencrypted data transmissions) while still facilitating a low-barrier entry for users.

It is important to note that internet access via the nLa hotspot is not guaranteed or required. Implementations may limit connectivity to local area network (LAN) communications only, supporting peer-to-peer data transfer and device networking within the local domain. This functionality is particularly suited for environments where internet access is either unavailable or unnecessary.

Public thanks to Enei Sluga, founder of zaanimivo.xyz, for popularising the specification and Žan Oberstar for maintaining a high speed, always available version of fully nLa spec compliant network acces.