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    hotspot securty

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by atwest1, Sep 18, 2005.

  1. atwest1

    atwest1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    my emoployer has me working in California and I am connecting to the internet via the hotels wifi...

    What can be done to secure my laptop from internet intruders?

    thx
     
    atwest1, Sep 18, 2005
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  2. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    If you haven't already, get a good firewall like Norton Internet Security, ZoneAlarm Pro (I'm not a big fan of the free version), Pc-cillin, etc. Always have your firewall running, and it should protect you from most intruders.

    I would also try to find a hotel that has a secured network and requires a password to sign on so that only hotel guests may use the network. I know there are several hotel chains that do have WEP and SSID disable, but it might take a bit of searching. Most of the hotels that I have been to, do not have WEP and enable SSID so that anyone who is picking up the signal can connect.

    SG
     
    Amber, Sep 18, 2005
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, i agree, try also using Firefox just so you cant get spyware, etc. :)
     
    nickspohn, Sep 18, 2005
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