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Wireless Or Hardwire ISP

Discussion in 'Networking' started by N3, Mar 25, 2015.

  1. N3

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    I have the opportunity of leaving my present isp, (HotWire Communications-Cable) which i'm directly hard-wired to. (6Mbps upload). The new possible future isp i'm considering is Comcast Wireless. Is having a wireless isp a big disadvantage? Will my internet security be more at risk with a wireless isp?
     
    N3, Mar 25, 2015
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  3. Plastic Nev

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    Hi, considering the hackers monitoring the internet can find way's in to unsecured computers regardless of the type of connection I see no problem, and in fact I am using a UK based similar connection from a company called Internexus (6G)
    Providing you have a firewall and an antivirus installed you should be as OK as you were on a hard wired system.

    Nev.
     
    Plastic Nev, Mar 25, 2015
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  4. Rich M

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    You may have occasional brief weather interruptions during bad storms but other than that you should see pretty smooth sailing. So even if its a bit more $ since it is nearly double the speed I would go for it.
     
    Rich M, Mar 25, 2015
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  5. DSTM (Dougie)

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    I would check around the complex for actual speeds. Promised speeds and actual speeds can vary.
    You may have to fit a signal amplifier for best reception.
     
    DSTM (Dougie), Mar 26, 2015
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