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Old 01-09-2008, 02:48 AM
Bill Kearney
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Default Re: Big (not long) question about WIFI security from the recieving end.

> i get my wireless internet from someone down the street from me, and i
> have a question:


Do they know you're doing this?

> I do not know what type of router, but can they tell what pages i am
> visiting, such as paypal?


Yes, if they wanted to they certainly could. There are various ways to
redirect the traffic, or just snoop the packets.

> Also, how could i secure my end, the one that
> uses the router, and protect my security and privacy. I know about
> proxies, but those only change da IP. I need something that will secure
> me.


You'd have to find an external VPN server and tunnel your traffic through
the local wireless network. But then you'd be a the mercy of the VPN
network on the other end too.




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