[PLUG] Wireless home LAN - security? WiFi vs Bluetooth?

[Michael Barnes]

I would ask, if the machines are all within six feet, it sounds like they
are in the same room. What is the problem with Ethernet? I've got 8-12
devices in my office, all connected via Ethernet. The only things on my
wireless network are TVs, Echo Dots, and cell phones. The wireless network
is separate from the wired network for the most part.

Just curious.

Michael


On Sun, Jul 28, 2019, 08:41 Ben Koenig <techkoenig at gmail.com> wrote:

> Short answer: You should not place too much faith in wikipedia's accuracy.
>
> It can be great, but is not 100% reliable.
>
> Second, what are you security concerns? There is a lot of misinformation
> and fear mongering in this area, and there are a lot of people online
> promoting extreme fear and paranoia.
>
>
> So I have a two-fold question for you:
>
> What are you trying to protect?
>
> Who are you protecting it from?
>
> -Ben
>
>
> On 7/28/19 5:11 AM, Richard Owlett wrote:
> > Sneakernet for file transfer has become annoying.
> > Ethernet is not feasible.
> > I have only a few machines a max of 6' apart.
> > My usage would typically be peer-to-peer but I want to communicate
> > between any two machines.
> > My web connectivity is via a T-Mobile WiFi Hotspot (WiFi turned off).
> > I run Debian and all software must be in their repository.
> >
> > I've just begun reading - primarily Wikipedia articles and some links
> > from them.  My primary question is "What should I be reading?" in
> > order to ask appropriate questions.
> >
> > A significant concern is security issues. Bluetooth, being short
> > range, may thus have an advantage. Speed is likely not an issue for my
> > expected usage. (I was one of my ISP's last 6 dial-up clients ;)
> >
> > TIA
> >
> >
> >
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