1) Yes. Even with WEP encryption your wireless traffic is subject to eavesdropping or worse.
2) Your settings should match the requirements of the wireless network you are trying to use. There is no answer to this question without details regarding the wireless network. If you are in a Wi-Fi hotspot isn't working for you, ask the hotspot provider for instructions on how to gain access. 3) I've never heard the acronym WECA before. Googling... Search complete. WECA is the organization that owns the Wi-Fi trademark, and operates wi-fi.org. So "WECA Compliant" means it's been tested and complies with WECA standards for interoperability with other Wi-Fi certified gear. More: http://www.wi-fi.org/opensection/pdf/20001219_faqs.pdf Carl -----Original Message----- From: Windows Home/SOHO [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pete Holsberg Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 1:11 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: WiFi Hotspots Carl Houseman wrote: > Yes, it was insecure. Your home WiFi network can be just as easy to use if > you turn off all security and broadcast your SSID. Two questions: 1) With an insecure network, aren't I exposing my computer to "ills"? 2) What should I set my notebook's network setting and the NIC to? 3) What does "WECA compliant" imply about the operation? Thanks. -- ---------------------------------------- WIN-HOME Archives: http://PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM/archives/WIN-HOME.html Contact the List Owner about anything: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Official Win-Home List Members Profiles Page http://www.besteffort.com/winhome/Profiles.html
