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12 points by klinquist ↗ HN
Today's project:

This is a web page that allows you to create a QR code that you can print out and put somewhere in your house.

When someone with an iOS device scans it, it will automatically download a wireless profile to their device to auto-connect to your wireless network (SSID & key automatically inserted).

If you enable geofencing and someone gets a hold of the QR code or URL that it links to, it won't work unless their browser reports their location within 1/2 mile of the original location where you created the QR code.

http://www.getonmywifi.com

(Yes, you will be trusting me with your wifi ssid & key for this to work)

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eps
This part needs a bit more explanation. I for one have no idea how to scan QR codes with an iPhone and how this ties into configuring the WiFi settings on it.

When someone with an iOS device scans it, it will automatically download a wireless profile to their device to auto-connect to your wireless network (SSID & key automatically inserted).

edandersen
iPhones need an extra app to handle QR codes. Search the App Store for "QR Code Reader".
michaelmior
Awesome! It would be great to open source this so others who don't want to trust someone else with their password can still take advantage :)