Wireless security.
There is one thing I do not understand about the concerns regarding wireless network security. Around where I work there are plenty of open and unsecured connections. One can connect and you get an IP address, DNS IP address, etc, there is decent signal strength, no dropped connections, etc.
However, there is absolutely no way to use said networks - whilst packets are being sent and recieved, trying web, traceroute, etc, does not give any connection. Nothing happens.
So, what is the problem because just because the network can be connected to, if no user can actually use it, then why do people get agitated about it?
Of course, I guess it may be a problem with my computer, but since I can access other wireless networks, it would seem unlikely.
Sorry for my naivete here.
read more and respond »Posted 5 years ago by Hello! in Wireless Networking
