| Security on Verizon Greetings,
I am the new Guy, I have used StarBand for the last 3 years and after far, far, to many problems, mostly SB coming up with Gigs used that were never really used, because, I was not here, power was off and they just do not have a good recording system, plus the outrageous pricing, I am my way out.
So I got this nice new UM USB 150 modem on my Mac Powerbook G4 1.67 Ghz system 10.4.11 2 Gig Ram and I am pretty happy. 1.4 mbs down and 200 to 400 kbs up. Now I have seen 700 kbs down, but for the most part it's been solid 1.4 and I am in a bad place for cell.
Security on the Mac, for those who do not have one, is pretty user controlled, spyware and virus protection is not really a hot topic. E mail encryption and whole disk encryption is sometimes used and I am leaning towards PGP for that.
But the new cell signal. It was set up at the Verizon Store. Is it secure and if not how bad. Is there a place where my user name and passwords can be changed around. Every time I try to go where I think it is, I end up in the sales department. How are the support guys, I can get them through the lack of Mac experience, if they know what their trying to do.
My Sat connection came in through SB modem, nothing there and into my base station, which I put up a reasonable defense at. I just wondered about this cell signal and if there is anything special I should be doing to protect myself. Verizon guy claimed signal was encrypted to 512 KB, then said maybe 250. KB Hmmm. BTW I also have a Rzor V3 and can get a new phone or device in april. The 150 modem has it's own dedicated line, cost $59.00 per month.
So I come to the well thirsty and seeking any and all information on how tackle this new device, which is a pretty cool thing . This tech is pretty new to me, but I think they are going to do very good with it and we will see expansion in power and speed at a pretty good pace. Any ideas most gratefully accepted and most kindly requested.
Enjoy
Geoff |
