April 16, 2024, 10:52:28 pm

collapse

* Sponsors

Art by Jackie Friesth at DecalGirl


* Facebook Like!


* Top Poster

Babyfacemagee Babyfacemagee
194 Posts
morozovsv morozovsv
34 Posts
tabletconfused tabletconfused
19 Posts
Staberinde Staberinde
12 Posts
Robotgirl Robotgirl
12 Posts

* Board Stats

  • stats Total Members: 726
  • stats Total Posts: 523
  • stats Total Topics: 276
  • stats Total Categories: 6
  • stats Total Boards: 19
  • stats Most Online: 324

Author Topic: Secure WiFi connection- when traveling  (Read 2072 times)

sue

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 1
  • Karma: +0/-0
    • View Profile
Secure WiFi connection- when traveling
« on: May 08, 2012, 12:28:23 am »

I love my Thrive!!  I am planning on traveling (US & Canada) and taking only my Thrive and leaving my laptop at home.   But, as I am traveling, when I want to use my Thrive for I'net, do I need anything special - to make sure it is "secure" - and also do I need any attachment, etc. to make sure I can access the I'net from my Thrive while traveling.  Thanks for any help!

Jive Turkee

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 11
  • Karma: +0/-0
    • View Profile
Re: Secure WiFi connection- when traveling
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2012, 02:59:49 pm »
If you are travelling, most wifi hotspots are not secure.  Be very careful in what sites you visit online, etc. For example, don't go to your bank account online.

Good luck and happy travels.  8)
TOSHIBA Thrive • Favum 1.1d ROM
HTC EVO 4G • Deck'sReloaded ROM
HTC EVO 4G • MIUI ICS (wife's)
B&N Nook Color • CM 7.2 Mirage Kang ROM
Samsung Galaxy Prevail • Mokee ROM
EVO Shift• MikRunny ROM
LG 500G • Stock

admin

  • Administrator
  • Newbie
  • *****
  • Posts: 6
  • Karma: +0/-0
    • View Profile
Re: Secure WiFi connection- when traveling
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2012, 01:14:38 pm »
Your best alternative would be to tether your Thrive to your cell phone (provided you have an Android phone that can be configured to act as a secured WiFi hotspot). Although this may incur extra data/roaming charges on your phone bill.