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More info?)
Running the XP Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) while connected to the hotel network and public
internet is a good idea...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;283673
Consider using a VPN into any corporate networks while connected to the hotel network...See your
work network administrators about that...
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"Charlie Hart" <cs_hart@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Other than disabling file sharing, is there anything I should do to
> increase security when using a hotel's wireless access?
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