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Wireless Internet: Is it worth it?
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I still think you should encrypt the signal~
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Lol, that's all PSP supports.Tetsuya-san said:At least a WEP password or something. XD
I seriously think that Andy may have no problems with this though. Based on conversations with Andy, I don't think he's actually ever come in contact with another human being aside from his family.(seriously you both, quiet down! I'm living inside that mountain in his backyard)
Arcanine
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Really? Why don't you come down some time. That way I can take a picture of you and post it all over PC. XDBrittany said:Lol, that's all PSP supports.
I seriously think that Andy may have no problems with this though. Based on conversations with Andy, I don't think he's actually ever come in contact with another human being aside from his family.(seriously you both, quiet down! I'm living inside that mountain in his backyard)
Ok ok guys. If it makes you happy i'll use a pass or mess up the signal or whatevery it's called. XD
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It's your choice. I guess it'll make it pretty cool to type in a password on your PSP though. I say that the more things you do to switch up the default settings on your PSP, the more hi-tech you feel! Wait a second.Arcanine said:Ok ok guys. If it makes you happy i'll use a pass or mess up the signal or whatevery it's called. XD
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*stops talking for my own sake*
Geometric-sama
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Yep, definitely. :) Andy, you've never seen a human? *giggles* That gives me... iiiiiidddeeeeaaaas........ XD
(@ Britt: Taste of Chaos - The Used, SOTY, FFAF, Rise Against, Killswitch Engage - is coming out here in October and my mum won't let me go :'()
(@ Britt: Taste of Chaos - The Used, SOTY, FFAF, Rise Against, Killswitch Engage - is coming out here in October and my mum won't let me go :'()
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Ok, let me clear up some misconceptions:
Wireless Internet Access and a Wireless Network are not the same thing. Wireless Internet Access is like Wired Internet Access (e.g. cable/DSL) exception it doesn't use a cable for the last mile (between your ISP and your house) and it is slow. A Wireless Network links computers to your home network and/or internet connection. It is typically a variant of 802.11 (a, b, g, i or n; take your pick) and is fast (11mbps on b and i if I recall and 54mbps on everything else).
WLAN means wide access network. It is a type of network but not a wireless network and definately not a home network. The most notable example of a WLAN would be the internet.
Having a Wireless network without encryption doesn't mean people will be able to get files off your computer (although it increases the chance) nor does it mean they'll be able to use your internet connection (although it increases the chance). It means anyone with the technical know how will be able to easily and legally interpret transmissions between your computer and access point. I run my home network without encryption and have yet to be hacked into for a few reasons:
1. Few very people around me are technologically savvy.
2. It necessary that someone first break into the network to break into computers and I have a Mac ID (a unique identifier for a network device; it is unique to every device, even if they are the same model) filter on my network which restricts access only to wireless network cards I have cleared for access. Of course it is possible to emulate the Mac Id but it is also possible to crack encryption.
3. My computer is secure. Every account I don't use is disabled, my computer has a firewall as well as every patch from various software manufacturers installed and passes Microsoft's BLSA's tests:
https://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/tools/mbsahome.mspx
In short, anyone with a wireless network simply has to use a Mac Id filter and their network is relatively secure against unauthorized entry. I would recommend securing any and all computers on the network like I secured mine but that isn't necessary for the sake of keeping someone out of a typical wireless network. If they are either concerned about the data being transfered being captured and interpreted or really paranoid, they could turn on encryption at the expense of wireless network performance.
I hope that clears things up.
Wireless Internet Access and a Wireless Network are not the same thing. Wireless Internet Access is like Wired Internet Access (e.g. cable/DSL) exception it doesn't use a cable for the last mile (between your ISP and your house) and it is slow. A Wireless Network links computers to your home network and/or internet connection. It is typically a variant of 802.11 (a, b, g, i or n; take your pick) and is fast (11mbps on b and i if I recall and 54mbps on everything else).
WLAN means wide access network. It is a type of network but not a wireless network and definately not a home network. The most notable example of a WLAN would be the internet.
Having a Wireless network without encryption doesn't mean people will be able to get files off your computer (although it increases the chance) nor does it mean they'll be able to use your internet connection (although it increases the chance). It means anyone with the technical know how will be able to easily and legally interpret transmissions between your computer and access point. I run my home network without encryption and have yet to be hacked into for a few reasons:
1. Few very people around me are technologically savvy.
2. It necessary that someone first break into the network to break into computers and I have a Mac ID (a unique identifier for a network device; it is unique to every device, even if they are the same model) filter on my network which restricts access only to wireless network cards I have cleared for access. Of course it is possible to emulate the Mac Id but it is also possible to crack encryption.
3. My computer is secure. Every account I don't use is disabled, my computer has a firewall as well as every patch from various software manufacturers installed and passes Microsoft's BLSA's tests:
https://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/tools/mbsahome.mspx
In short, anyone with a wireless network simply has to use a Mac Id filter and their network is relatively secure against unauthorized entry. I would recommend securing any and all computers on the network like I secured mine but that isn't necessary for the sake of keeping someone out of a typical wireless network. If they are either concerned about the data being transfered being captured and interpreted or really paranoid, they could turn on encryption at the expense of wireless network performance.
I hope that clears things up.
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Yeah yeah yeah.Jedi_Amara said:Yep, definitely. :) Andy, you've never seen a human? *giggles* That gives me... iiiiiidddeeeeaaaas........ XD
(@ Britt: Taste of Chaos - The Used, SOTY, FFAF, Rise Against, Killswitch Engage - is coming out here in October and my mum won't let me go :'()
anyway
(@ JA: Taste of Chaos... never hear anyone refer to it that way, it's usually called the 'Winter Warped Tour'. Why won't she let you go? FFAF is one of my favorite bands ever! >.<)
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Yeah, wireless internet can be disrupted from many things, as simple as microwaves, florescent lights, even radios, wired is the fastest, and easyist way to go.
~Aaron~
~Aaron~
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www.tasteofchaos.com That's what they call it here~ it's the first time out here :) And she thinks I'll get squashed in NUMBERED SEATING :( [/off-topic]Brittany said:Yeah yeah yeah.
anyway
(@ JA: Taste of Chaos... never hear anyone refer to it that way, it's usually called the 'Winter Warped Tour'. Why won't she let you go? FFAF is one of my favorite bands ever! >.<)