G&K Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 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! It may save your life and limb. George,Suzuki Celerio 998cc Yamaha NMAX scooter Work ride is Western Star N2 Tri-Tri tanker at 56,500kg loaded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 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! Sandie & Joel 2000 40' Beaver Patriot Thunder Princeton--425 HP/1550 ft-lbs CAT C-12 2014 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L with ReadyBrute tow bar/brake systemWiFiRanger Ambassador Follow our adventures on Facebook at Weiss Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmac9 Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 This one was suggested by someone on another thread and it works fantastic for us. Used it last night to watch a movie and some old Lucille Ball shows on the laptop. http://www.alfa.com.tw/products_show.php?pc=34&ps=179 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogman Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 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 2009 Nu-Wa HitchHiker Discover America 349RSB 1998 Dodge 3500 DRW 3 Brussels Griffons: Mattie, Melvin, and Delialh Full Timers since 01 Dec 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legendsk Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 I have had several boosters for various applications. The best one I have found is a Hawking HOW2R1 http://hawkingtech.com/range_extending_solutions.html It's a little spendy, but provided great results. F-250 SCREW 4X4 Gas, 5th NuWa Premier 35FKTG, Full Time, Engineer Ret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 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. Vladimr Steblina Retired Forester...exploring the public lands. usbackroads.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4rs Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 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 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 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. RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4rs Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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