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    Another "Security Using Hotspot" Q.

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Chutsman, Feb 24, 2006.

  1. Chutsman

    Chutsman Notebook Evangelist

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    When using a public hotspot, the laptop is in Infrastructure mode. In order for someone nearby to access your laptop, wouldn't BOTH systems have to be in AdHoc mode?
     
    Chutsman, Feb 24, 2006
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  2. nickspohn

    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Nope, its just not how it works.

    Someone access's your stuff over the routers network. So when you connect to the network (router) your connected to everyone else's computer.
     
    nickspohn, Feb 24, 2006
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