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SoonerAl
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Norman, OK

 reply to neon3
Re: public unsecured wireless internet

Here are links to recent threads on this often asked question, ie. hotspot security, from the BBR forums...

»Safe at public HotSpots??

»Security at Wireless Hot spots

»Secure Net Access in Hotel Room

Presuming your running Vista make sure any unsecured public hotspot network you connect to is configured as Public.

»Re: Network settings Public or Private in Vista for Home user?
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