WiFi vs USB or blue tooth

[Ourhomeonwheels]

Recently I noticed that a large number of my RV neighbors are using some type of WiFi connection in their RVs. Right now I see three signals that would be useable. So anyone with minimal skills could hack these signals and use the bandwith free of charge, at $5 to $50 a GB this would be more than worthwhile for some people to attempt.

Some of these people seem to have vender supplied WiFi transceivers which usually entail an additional $20+ line fee. Why take the risk of going WiFi when other options are available.

With one smart phone as long as all users are in close proximity, ie. in the same RV they can all share the same BlueTooth connection. Blue Tooth is very low power and will barely get past the walls of your RV. Wheras WiFi could be useable across the entire campground.

Even more secure would be a USB connection to your phone.

For BlueTooth simply turn on your phones Hotspot and link it through your computers BlueTooth adapter. Once the connection has been made your phone should appear on your PC's start bar whenever the Hotspot is on and the phone is in Bluetooh range. This should not require any additional apps or drivers.

For a USB connection one Smartphone is required for each connection and downloading drivers or apps may be required. Iphone for example requires the downloading of itunes to your PC in order to get the drivers. Once the drivers are installed, when you start hotspot it will give you a choice of WiFi or BlueTooth and USB only. This is an extremely secure mobil connection since it is hardwired.

Incidentally, if you have not used USB before when you down load the drivers you may get an IP conflict. This is because the vender has set up to use it's prefered IP protocol so you may have to unclick one of the IPV versions. To take care of this just open the Network Sharing Center left click on your current connection left click again on properties and in the configuration window unselect the offending IVP. Usually the oldest IVP will be the one that you will use because it is usable by all of your devices.

[naturist]

Janss wrote:
Is Bluetooth as fast as Wifi?

I do hope you are aware that on its face, this question is like asking which is faster, a car or a speedboat. Since they do not exactly go the same place, relative speed is kinda useless information.

In that same vein, the headline of this thread makes as much sense as comparing a fish, a bicycle, and a shingle roof.

[Janss]

Is Bluetooth as fast as Wifi?

[Naio]

My phone allows me to set up allowed users, and claims to allow no other computers to connect. I dunno how hackable that is, but it'S another layer of security.

I do tend to think that skilled hackers are mostly not rvers.

[sch911]

ChooChooMan74 wrote:
I agree with SCH911. You have strong encryption and you are safe from all but the best hackers. And, I don't think people like Darren Kitchen (my hacking idol) are staying at campgrounds to look for RVs to hack.

Right, and when I'm in a CG and see an unsecured connection I'll try my best to let that person know they need to secure it. Most times they had no idea of the risks, and are grateful.

[ChooChooMan74]

I agree with SCH911. You have strong encryption and you are safe from all but the best hackers. And, I don't think people like Darren Kitchen (my hacking idol) are staying at campgrounds to look for RVs to hack.

[sch911]

I don't agree, a WiFi hotspot such as a Verizon JetPack adapter properly setup with WPA2 security is not getting hacked.