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What are the pros and cons that people have found about hosting a wireless network with no security on it (i.e. open and free access)?
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What are the pros and cons that people have found about hosting a wireless network with no security on it (i.e. open and free access)?
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I like to have two wireless networks: One public, for visitors and people nearby to use, and one private for my computers so that I don't have to worry (as much) about foreign computers spreading their viruses.
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In addition to Dan's answer, if you're running an unsecure network, you should make sure that the access to the network configuration is at least secure. i.e. don't use the default password on the router!
Obviously if someone did log into the router and change things, having physical access means you will always be able to hard-reset and claim it back, but it's something to be aware of.
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You would have to manage bandwidth (perhaps others have suggestions how), so that no single user (apart from yourself) can monopolise the connection.
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Somebody with wireshark will snatch up all of your passwords...Other than that, go for it ;)