[Rhodes22-list] Computer Geek Question - Wireless Cards

[Hank]

Robert,

They don't need to find private citizen wi-fi as there are so many
businesses that offer free, unsecured wifi to get people into their doors.
Not really a security issue from that standpoint.

Hank


On 3/30/08, Robert Skinner <robert at squirrelhaven.com> wrote:
>
> I use a Linksys extended range multi-protocol card
> in both my in-house notebook and my truck.  In the
> house, I use a Linksys Wifi router to obscure (and
> secure) my local net.
>
> In the truck, I can park in the lot next to a WiFi
> source (Starbux, etc.) and hook up, so its easy to
> keep up with the mail when I travel.  The card has
> also worked in hotels that offer WiFi.
>
> Never a problem.
>
> It is amazing how many private citizens leave their
> WiFi networks unsecured.  It would be impossible to
> track a terrorist who exploited this foolishness.
>
> /Robert
> ----------------------------------------------------
> Brad Haslett wrote:
> >
> > (And you're not necessarily a geek if you answer!)
> >
> > My trusty IBM X40 served me well for years until last Spring when it
> went
> > swimming in Atlantic City while I was on the way to Cape May to watch
> Alex
> > graduate from Coast Guard basic.  It woke up in a pool of water that may
> or
> > may not have had scotch mixed with it as well.  Last week I purchased a
> used
> > replacement on e-Bay for $1000 less than what it cost new and the unit
> works
> > fine but was shipped without the wireless card.  I've sent the seller an
> > e-mail but am not holding my breath for good results.  I installed the
> old
> > card from my previous unit but can't find the correct driver anywhere
> (and
> > I've looked high and low).  Perhaps it is time to move on to later
> > technology anyway.  How good are the external cards and who makes the
> best?
> > Which is the way to go, USB or PC slot.  Do they perform better than
> > internal cards? Which has the max range?
> >
> > Please keep in mind with your advice, I'm one CSOB.
> >
> > Brad
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