Jim wrote:
The wireless facility of the Linksys WRT54GS can be turned off if so
desired.
Jim

The problem is that is is not turned off by default and can be turned on
even after it is disabled. If it could be removed I would have no
problem. Anyone working with regulated material, such as medical
records, needs to be sure that no unauthorized people can get access to
that information. Having a wireless link is just another hole that has
to be plugged and monitored.
If you ever turn on a laptop at home and try to connect to a wireless
connection you might see several available. Many of these are not
secured and the owners might not even be aware of the problem.

"Michael W. Ryder" wrote in message
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Jack [MVP-Networking] wrote:
Hi
There is No reason to get Wire only Router since they cost the same (and
sometimes even more) than Wireless Routers.
I can see one very good reason for getting a Wire only Router, Security.
If you don't need or use the wireless section then not having it makes the
router much more secure. I don't think any wireless routers come with the
wireless section disabled, and most default to a simple security setting
and password. Unless the user is smart enough to disable the wireless or
turn up the security and password the whole neighborhood can use their
connection. This may not seem much of a problem unless someone uses your
router for illegal activities and the police come to your door.

Thus rather than being "Outcast" you would end up considered Not being
price/business savvy.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)

"JimL" wrote in message
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Just exactly how "deprived" should I feel if I had a router with no
wireless? Would that make me an outcast in polite society?

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JimL

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