118 www.gateway.comConnecting to hotspotsA hotspot is a high-speed wireless Internet access point available in public locations suchas 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, surfWeb sites, or access your company’s network.You usually need to sign up to get access through hotspot connections. During the sign-upprocess, 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 “Configuringcomputer settings for an access point” on page 102 for instructions.Important If you want to access your company’s network through a hotspot,contact your network administrator for setup information. You willprobably be routed through a VPN connection for maximum security.Caution Because hotspots typically do not enable any security measures, thedata that you are sending and receiving may be vulnerable.Any of the files on your computer that are marked for sharing maybe accessible to other users on the network.
