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Connecting to hotspots
A hotspot is a high-speed wireless Internet access point available in public
locations such as airports, airline clubs, libraries, book shops, and coffee
houses.
While you are away from your home office, hotspots let you send and
receive e-mail, surf Web sites, or access your company’s network.
You usually need to sign up to get access through hotspot connections.
During the sign-up process, the vendor will provide you with the
necessary connection information.
To access any new network, obtain information about the network (such
as the SSID, password key, and security settings to use) and enter that
information. See
“Configuring computer settings for an access point
network” on page 120 for instructions.
Important If you want to access your company’s network
through a hotspot, contact your network
administrator for setup information. You will
probably be routed through a VPN connection for
maximum security.
Caution Because hotspots typically do not enable any
security measures, the data that you are sending
and receiving may be vulnerable.
Any of the files on your notebook that are marked
for sharing may be accessible to other users on the
network.