Reference Guide

Security and Privacy 257
• Security-enabled — A security-enabled connections offers some
protection for your computer and the information it contains.
• Unsecured —
An unsecured network leaves your computer vulnerable to
attacks or other security risks.
As a rule of thumb, you should avoid using unsecured public wireless network.
You will know if the wireless public network that you select is secure if a
network key is requested. If the network you choose is security-enabled, one
of the following occurs:
• If the network key is automatically provided by your system administrator,
the connection is made automatically.
• If the network key is not automatically provided, obtain the key and type it
in the network key data box.
Reducing the Risk of Getting Computer Viruses
• Install an antivirus program
• Avoid opening suspicious e-mails or e-mail attachments
• Update Windows on a regular basis
• Use a firewall
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using public wireless
networks, see the following topics in Windows Help and Support:
click
Start or → Help and Support.
• To find a public wireless network location
• Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list
• Connect to an available wireless network
• To determine if your computer has a firewall
• Help protect your computer