>>How Secure is Wireless?<<

wii_zil · 08-13-2007, 06:10 AM

We have dial-up at home so I always come here to this Wireless Hotspot. It's so fast I'm amazed. But how secure is it?...Upon clicking to connect my laptop to go wireless, It mentions that ..''Information sent over this network may be visible to others''... It's comfigured for Open access....WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?.will my passwords and anything I type be visible to people using this wireless connection only or will outside people be able to see it to?

**Jack.Sparrow** · 08-13-2007, 06:42 AM

Not quite visible to everybody, but if anyone is monitoring that traffic, they will be able to find out your passwords, yes.

chauffeur2 · 08-13-2007, 06:51 AM

wii zil,

What you are doing is morally wrong, as in essence of fact, you are 'stealing' some elses Internet connection, for which they are paying for.

Do the right think...upgrade your own connection!!

This thread is now Closed!

wii_zil · 08-13-2007, 07:11 AM

chauffeur2..You got it wrong..I don't steal other people's wireless internet..What I mention is that there is a Wireless Hotspot Lounge here at the Military Air base....and it's free...!!.. GET IT?

Chevy · 08-13-2007, 08:32 AM

Note - Reopened and infraction reversed.

Wii_Zil ... Jack.Sparrow's post is spot on. You as the user need to weigh risk vs reward. I would keep the online banking and purchasing to your dial-up account (plus anything else that would subject you to possible fraud and/or id theft). With online shopping, you could use the hotspot to do your research and build your cart (most sites allow you to save a cart or wishlist), then go home and do the actual transaction via dial-up).

wii_zil · 08-14-2007, 06:24 AM

Thanks for that Chevy. Is checking my email also put me in danger? while using wireless

**Jack.Sparrow** · 08-14-2007, 04:36 PM

The same thing applies. If someone is watching the traffic, they could get your passwords, but if your email can not identify your personal details, then you should be ok.

08-13-2007, 06:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
wii_zil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 210 OS: XP	>>How Secure is Wireless?<< We have dial-up at home so I always come here to this Wireless Hotspot. It's so fast I'm amazed. But how secure is it?...Upon clicking to connect my laptop to go wireless, It mentions that ..''Information sent over this network may be visible to others''... It's comfigured for Open access....WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?.will my passwords and anything I type be visible to people using this wireless connection only or will outside people be able to see it to?

08-13-2007, 06:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jack.Sparrow Resident Pirate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Qld, Aus Posts: 17,867 OS: XP SP3/Vista SP1 My System Blog Entries: 6	Re: >>How Secure is Wireless?<< Not quite visible to everybody, but if anyone is monitoring that traffic, they will be able to find out your passwords, yes. __________________ //PC Wizard//Speedfan//Can you run it?//Posting Screenshots//Posting System Specs//Donations//

08-13-2007, 06:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
chauffeur2 Manager Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 10,180 OS: Xp Sp3 with all updates + Vista™ Ultimate SP1. My System	Re: >>How Secure is Wireless?<< wii zil, What you are doing is morally wrong, as in essence of fact, you are 'stealing' some elses Internet connection, for which they are paying for. Do the right think...upgrade your own connection!! This thread is now Closed! __________________ Dave T. Submit New Articles If it works, Don't fix it! Especially if Bill Gates had anything to do with it!!

08-13-2007, 07:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
wii_zil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 210 OS: XP	what!? chauffeur2..You got it wrong..I don't steal other people's wireless internet..What I mention is that there is a Wireless Hotspot Lounge here at the Military Air base....and it's free...!!.. GET IT?

08-13-2007, 08:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
Chevy Retired Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Notlob Posts: 5,452 OS: Vista Ultimate My System	Re: >>How Secure is Wireless?<< Note - Reopened and infraction reversed. Wii_Zil ... Jack.Sparrow's post is spot on. You as the user need to weigh risk vs reward. I would keep the online banking and purchasing to your dial-up account (plus anything else that would subject you to possible fraud and/or id theft). With online shopping, you could use the hotspot to do your research and build your cart (most sites allow you to save a cart or wishlist), then go home and do the actual transaction via dial-up). Last edited by Chevy; 08-13-2007 at 08:33 AM.

08-14-2007, 06:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
wii_zil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 210 OS: XP	Re: >>How Secure is Wireless?<< Thanks for that Chevy. Is checking my email also put me in danger? while using wireless

08-14-2007, 04:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jack.Sparrow Resident Pirate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Qld, Aus Posts: 17,867 OS: XP SP3/Vista SP1 My System Blog Entries: 6	Re: >>How Secure is Wireless?<< The same thing applies. If someone is watching the traffic, they could get your passwords, but if your email can not identify your personal details, then you should be ok. __________________ //PC Wizard//Speedfan//Can you run it?//Posting Screenshots//Posting System Specs//Donations//