Jim Lawrence
accessd at shaw.ca
Sat May 14 20:18:40 CDT 2011
Oh, I am not aware of the configuration that you are talking about. Where is the wireless? Is it built into the modem or what? Jim -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Kathryn Bassett Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2011 2:13 PM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Questions about wireless modem and printer > Security against someone hacking into your computer is less of an issue than > someone just being able attached to the Wi-Fi router and using it as an open > hot-spot. Otherwise the router will end up being a great location for the > next door neighbour's kids to stream data up and down on your dime and > band-width while hiding their identity. That's what I mean about stealing bandwidth. BTW, no router, unless you mean the built-in wireless. Just the DSL modem, otherwise. Kathryn _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com