Yes, you are relative to the lock punks. But even regular Wifi security
can defeat them.
In the defense industry common PC components have to be locked down
again stray RF because spies in parking lots can sniff signals...even
those on wired keyboards.
I used to work inside a small room with 1-foot metal walls on all
sides. Heck, even football coaches use this tech to keep opposing teams
from sniff playbooks! So, if your stuff is that important... :)
Anyway, not trying to talk you into anything. Keep doing what you're
doing, man! Be happy!
On 5/13/2010 1:14 PM, DSinc wrote:
Anthony,
OK. I'll get my old RF sniffer out again next week and check my 4
keyboards and mice........ ;)
What kind of shields do you mean? I don't think the punks in pocket
race cars w/WIFI scanners see anything but my m/b's or my microwave.
I could be wrong, but, I believe I am roughly RF neutral.
Best,
Duncan
On 05/13/2010 12:32, Anthony Q. Martin wrote:
Unless they are shielded, they still leak some RF energy, bro!
On 5/13/2010 12:11 PM, DSinc wrote:
Anthony,
LOL! Yes, I live in a neighborhood of "Good Ole' Boys." And, I have
met many of them over the past 6 years. None of them work at (minimum)
Radio Shack, or, any of the 3 "computer" stores in my location. These
folk do beer, babes, V8 cars/trucks, and cable/sat TV.
Uh, installed by a service provider? Not here brother! "Let's call
cousin Jo-Bob! He's always online playing _____________!" (fill-in!)
"PassPhrase"? I could only hope.
The spurious RF in my neighborhood caused my router's WIFI side to
have trouble linking with a test client inside my house....15ft away
from the router. WIFI has been shut off since installation.
I suppose that if I used a wireless keyboard/mouse, then yes. But, I
do not use wireless anything. My keyboards and mice are all remain
PS/2.
Still smiling, though.
Best,
Duncan
On 05/13/2010 10:59, Anthony Q. Martin wrote:
hehe...Ok, Duncan.
Just curious, though...what do you mean by "few too many strong
hot-spots"? Are people in your 'hood leaving their wireless networks
open? I can see my neighbors networks, but they all appear to be
secure.
I think the providers are making sure they setup the customers with
secure networks, but it's no telling how hard the passphrase are...
But I do think someone can still sniff your keystrokes...unless your
keyboard itself is "tempest" then one can make a trip to radioshack to
see what top secret stuff you are typing.
best.
On 5/13/2010 10:49 AM, DSinc wrote:
Anthony,
I suppose the main fear is security. I just do not wish to become an
RF transmission site. Yes, I am aware that encryption tech has
improved over the years, but, I just do not care to share my
keystrokes in free space.
Yes, I do use a 5.8GHz telephone. But, I do not spend much time on
the
phone. Besides, most of my phone traffic is robo-political calls and
saying "No" to various charities seeking contributions....... :)
Additionally, I noticed that when I upgraded to my current DGL-4300
router, and tested its' WIFI side, I found a few too many strong
hot-spots in my neighborhood.
I will watch WIFI as it improves and matures. I do believe that
service providers may drive me to WIFI in the future anyway (ATT is
already!). But, until wired LAN is restricted to only
commercial/industrial space, I will stay wired-only.
Let's just call this my "tin-hat" issue.
Best,
Duncan
On 05/13/2010 06:45, Anthony Q. Martin wrote:
Why do you fear WIFI, Duncan?
On 5/12/2010 11:14 PM, DSinc wrote:
Greg,
TNX. I've always known you were into it all... :)
Logic for WIFI makes sense; though I still fear it.
Duncan
On 05/12/2010 23:04, Greg Sevart wrote:
Wired for all workstations, servers, and devices/appliances
(ie: TV,
blu-ray
player, Dish receivers).
WiFi N for laptops
WiFi G for phones/other that don't speak N
Wireless is great for any device you don't want to be tethered
on, but
nothing beats the performance, security, and reliability of
good old
fashioned twisted pair.
-----Original Message-----
From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-
boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of DSinc
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 6:25 PM
To: Hardware Group
Subject: [H] Open question?
Is it fair for me to NOW believe that the majority of this
LIST is
now
actively
using WIFI for their internal home LANs?
No. I do not wish to start a firestorm with those that use both!
The basic question is about the use of WIFI....... :)
(Are there many of us old fools still using only wired CAT5/6
LANs?)
Just wondering?
Best,
Duncan
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