Posted 08/26/2007 at 12:03:49am

Yes it is true that most users don't know enough about wireless connections to secure them, but if they are responsible users, they could certainly hire someone to secure their network for them. I am often called upon to set up wireless networks for my customers and I always use WPA2 and MAC address filtering to insure that their network is as secure as possible. I also advice them to keep their OS, Anti-virus, and anti-spyware software updated. I protect my network from outside intruders and even though there are many wireless networks unsecured, I would never try to access someone else's wireless connection without their permission. This is not because it is against the law, but because it is the right thing to do.