>
> You have got to be kidding... Holy shit, that's rough. And completely and
> utterly illegal on this side of the pond - IIRC it's considered "criminal
> damage". Not sure what the latter would be, it's probably covered by one of
> the many 'antisocial behaviour' laws.


Yes, I'm pissed about the whole thing. The jackass could have just unplugged
it and referred me to someone over there at the office to talk to.


> First rule: most bullies are cowards. He probably thought you'd confront
> him about the illegal destruction of your property.


A very valid concern on his part.

I hope you got the guy's name, or at least a company ID number of some
> description.


No, he didn't even leave a copy of a work order.

>
> If I were in your position, I'd find the address of the nearest Comcast


Been there several times in the last couple days. Staffed by a couple nice
ladies who take payments and sign people up, and that's about it.


>
> You could set up an encrypted ad-hoc WiFi link over the two routers
> (assuming they'll work in this fashion). Use SSID cloaking, WPA at max
> strength, and whatever else you think is necessary.


That's pretty much what I had in mind. Any info or pointers?




> If the routers won't do ad-hoc mode, set one as an access point an the
> other as a client. Most routers and bridges will support that mode, it's
> just that ad-hoc mode tends to be a bit faster.


I've not seen them done like this, but I'd love to.
For that matter, I could run coax between the buildings.
Chop my LMR-214 and see what happens...
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