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nutz   07-14-2009 at 04:06:13 AM

what can happen if you dont have encryption on your wireless?

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lyleb   07-14-2009 at 02:02:04 PM
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Someone could gain access to your computers and collect personal information.

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nutz   07-14-2009 at 03:14:03 PM
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Ok well i got free wi-fi because i got quest (i use wi-fi because it's faster than my DSL) , well they steal my info? and how do you setup a encryption and how can someone access your computer?


Message edited by nutz on 07-14-2009 at 03:20:00 PM
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Groo   07-17-2009 at 02:43:53 AM
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an open network allows people to access your computer just as if you had them hooked up to a LAN. If your computer itself is secure, you should be safe.

If its a home network you didn't bother encrypting freeloaders could slow you down and potentialy get you blamed for illegal activity. the brat next door could crank the P2P, then when the fuzz shows up with a warrent, better hope your home computer is all legit.

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nutz   07-18-2009 at 05:00:34 AM
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haha thanks.

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