About Computer Networking: What Is the Wi-Fi Pineapple?

If you can't see this email, click here

Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking It doesn't look like an actual pineapple, and its definitely not edible. Instead, the Wi-Fi Pineapple is a nifty little gadget designed to steal all of your network data. Who says fruit is good for you? More - What Is the Wi-Fi Pineapple? Finding and Using Wi-Fi Hotspots A Wi-Fi hotspot is a wireless access point that provides Internet access to network devices in public locations such as downtown centers, cafes, airports and hotels. Businesses and schools are increasingly using Wi-Fi hotspots for their internal (intranet) networks. One of the keys to using Wi-Fi hotspots effectively is to stay safe and protect your network data. Search Related Topics:  wi-fi hotspots  connect to wi-fi networks  Do Not Auto-Connect to Open Wi-Fi Networks One easy way to fall victim to a Wi-Fi Pineapple (or other kind of network hack) is to set your device to automatically join hotspots that it thinks are ones it has used before. Our computers may be smarter than we are about many things, but not this. Search Related Topics:  connect to wi-fi networks  wi-fi hotspots  What Hardware Is Required to Build a Wireless Network? The key hardware components of a wireless computer network include adapters, routers and access points, antennas and repeaters. What is a Hacker? In computer networking, hacking is any technical effort to manipulate the normal behavior of network connections and connected systems. A hacker is any person engaged in hacking. The term "hacking" historically referred to constructive, clever technical work that was not necessarily related to computer systems. Today, however, ... . Related Searches Computer Networking Laptop WiFi Hotspot Wi Fi Hot Spot Wireless Network WiFi Networking Featured Articles VIDEO: What Is an IP Address? Top Free Android Apps for Wireless Networking How Fast Is a Wi-Fi Network? Introduction to Client-Server Networks Free Anonymous Web Proxy Services Useful Facts About How Wi-Fi Works   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Bradley Mitchell Computer Networking Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams Home Network Setup Advisor Tool   Follow me on: Advertisement