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+## wifi-watcher
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+This simple node app will frequently request a small web resource (on S3) to see if your HTTP requests are being redirected by a wifi hotspot. 
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+If you get redirected, the app can try to detect which hotspot you're on and log in with the specified credentials.
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+To get it running, clone this repository and then install dependencies:
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+    npm install
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+Then, run the app:
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+    node app.js
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+You can edit app.js to add rules for new wifi hotspots. Right now, it's set up to detect and log in on the wifi at [Cartel Coffee in Tempe](http://cartelcoffeelab.com/)
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