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Free Wi-Fi at Airports - Check the connection!
Sunday, January 21, 2007
A recent article in Computerworld highlights a problem with connecting to ad-hoc networks calling themselves Free Wi-Fi, particularly at Airports. These ad-hoc connections are actually connecting to a nearby computer, rather than an access point's infrastructure network of any "official" Free Wi-Fi provider in the airport. Connecting via another computer could allow that computer to access your files and do other nefarious activities unless you have the proper security settings activated on your Windows XP or Vista computer. Read the article here. Free Wi-Fi Park and Surf Zones
Monday, January 01, 2007
Free Wi-Fi Park and Surf Zones Happy New Year. As a follow-up to the previous post about Park and Surf Zones where road warriors can connect from their cars, a recent submission to the Wi-Fi-FreeSpot Directory is perfect. In Fairfax, Iowa you can connect to Free Wi-Fi from your car at the Fairfax State Savings Bank ATM Kiosk on Highway 151. There are lots of banks with stand-alone ATMs in the parking lots of malls and other places accessible to cars. Imagine if they offered the service of Free Wi-Fi in addition to the standard banking services. I'm also noticing that more Burger King and Wendy's locations are offering Free Wi-Fi that I imagine is accessible from the parking lot. McDonald's still offers fee based access in most locations but some individual franchise owners do offer Free Wi-Fi. A restaurant management company in CT recently submitted their 4 McDonald's locations with Free Wi-Fi. |