WLAN shielding
David Lesher
wb8foz at nrk.com
Thu Nov 27 15:02:24 UTC 2003
Speaking on Deep Background, the Press Secretary whispered:
>
>
> Uhm, dumb question. If it is that important, why are you using
> wireless at all? Why not install a cheap switch/hub in the middle of the
> conference table and let people plug a patch cord from the hub to their
> laptops?
I have to agree. It's really insane to use the least-secure
technology possible, and then spend a forture making it safe.
Is the OP working at a Beltway Bandit, perhaps ;-?
Plus, it only makes sense to run Wiremold w/ outlets down the
table so users can plug in; it's not Rocket Science to provide
a parallel run of Ethernet jacks...
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