The extent to which one 'needs' security and privacy is always going to be subjective.
With relatively inexpensive equipment, it's not necessary to be in front of your house to eavesdrop on your wireless traffic. With better equipment, someone can do that from a much longer distance. The general advice in this area will always err on the side of caution. You turn off security, you take your chances, and if something bad happens, too bad, you were warned. Carl -----Original Message----- From: Windows Home/SOHO [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary VanderMolen Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 2:33 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: WiFi Hotspots Yes, but I don't have a gaggle of laptop-equipped strangers sitting in front of my house. Security is good where it's needed, but beyond that it can add to complexity and overhead. Gary VanderMolen ----- Original Message ----- > 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. > >>> If I were to take a notebook computer to a WiFi hotspot, what changes >>> would I have to make to its NIC and network settings to allow me to >>> connect to the Internet? >> >> I just did that and the answer was "nothing". I was at Roanoke airport >> and my laptop said it found a new wireless net -- ---------------------------------------- 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 -- ---------------------------------------- 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
