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Really?

 

My understanding is that this isn't an issue as long as you ensure you have the right URL and a secured connection.

 

Is that no longer true?

 

As an aside, in Qatar all financial institutions have already moved to 2-part authentication. You log in with your browser, then your bank immediately sends your personal registered cell phone a six digit authentication code that you punch into your browser.

 

Only then can you do any transactions. Works slick.

 

Geo

 

Just remember that on the public or store provided WiFi hot spot that where you go and what you read is available to ALL. You may not want to do any banking or credit card payments.

 

Safe Travels! Always Be Aware of YOUR Surrounding's!

 

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Really?

 

My understanding is that this isn't an issue as long as you ensure you have the right URL and a secured connection.

 

Is that no longer true?

 

As an aside, in Qatar all financial institutions have already moved to 2-part authentication. You log in with your browser, then your bank immediately sends your personal registered cell phone a six digit authentication code that you punch into your browser.

 

Only then can you do any transactions. Works slick.

 

Geo

 

 

All financial websites (credit cards, banks, brokerages, etc) and many others use HTTPS protocol which provides your data security even if the wifi you are using is not protected. It is estimated that ~30% of all websites are now using HTTPS.

 

Forums like this are full of horror stories of people being hacked on unsecured sites. If you are sure you are connected to a legitimate wifi belonging to Starbucks, Panera or an airport you can be pretty confident that HTTPS will protect you from hacking when you connect to your bank or credit card company. If, OTOH, you signed into a wifi whose SSID was "Free WiFi for everyone" you might be at risk if the purpose of the wifi was to perpetrate "man in the middle" attacks. It's my understanding that the NSA can hack HTTPS, but if the NSA is after you you have more serious problems than worrying about people sniffing your websurfing! :P

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Is anyone using a wifi booster to pull the signal into their RV batter? If so which one and which model?

 

We use TP-Link's CPE210 which has a range of 5km+. Best part: cost is $59. http://www.tp-link.us/products/details/cat-4581_CPE210.html

Scott & Elizabeth

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Is anyone using a wifi booster to pull the signal into their RV batter? If so which one and which model?

 

I use this one: http://www.ccrane.com/WiFi-Antennas-1/Super-USB-WiFi-Antenna-3-High-Power-Long-Range-80211-B-G-N-Wireless-1

 

In Gila Bend, we stayed at the RV Park north of the Shell Station and picked up the signal from the Shell Station. It was usable.

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We have had excellent results with Ubiquiti products. We currently have a Bullet 2 and NanoStation loco M2:

 

http://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-NanoStation-locoM2-2-4GHz-Outdoor/dp/B004EGI3CI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448045746&sr=8-1&keywords=ubiquiti+nanostation+loco+m2

 

The setup requires some networking knowledge, but there is plenty of support documentation on the manufacturer's web site.

 

Safe Travels...

Roger, K4RS and Toni, K1TS
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Fulltime from 2003-2016 - Now longtime RVers

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I use this one which is much bigger than the pics lead you to think, about 8"X10." http://www.amazon.com/Ideaworks-Distance-USB-Powered-Antenna-72-6612/dp/B00BDE4IUK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448091528&sr=8-1&keywords=ideaworks+long+distance+wifi

It can be left outside in the weather and is very durably made, and serviceable for blowing out dust etc. This one needs no networking knowledge as it has the disk and software because it is just like any other USB WiFi adapter. IT plugs into just one unit.

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RV,

 

Have you gotten the Ideaworks to work with Windows 8.1 or 10? Reading the reviews on Amazon, it appears the company was purchased and the new owners have no desire to support these devices with drivers for recent versions of Windows.

 

Safe Travels...

Roger, K4RS and Toni, K1TS
Amateur Radio Operators - Motorcycle Riders (Harley Davidson Tri-Glide Ultra)

Fulltime from 2003-2016 - Now longtime RVers

On the road, living the dream...
Ford F-250 Super Duty 7.3 liter diesel and Forest River XLR Toyhauler. 

Position report via amateur radio

 

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