Mobile wireless devices are everywhwere.....and here are the differences between some of the more common ones.
Wireless Router: ( like an Apple Airport Express) Connect to our network (via network cable) to create a wireless signal, that’s a no no. ( not allowed by network policy)
Wireless Router in combination with a wireless USB device: This creates a wireless signal for others to share, and that’s a no no, especially if it’s unsecured. Kids with mobile devices can then pick up the wireless signal and visit sites that are inappropriate. These devices can be secured with a password, but they need to be SECURE passwords, and not allow public access.
Mobile Hot Spots: One example is the Clear Spot, by Clear Communications. It needs no electricity, and sends out a wireless signal. Although these are secure, the network password is usually written on the device itself, allowing kids to gain access to that wireless signal. These need to be SECURE, where the user has changed the pre-created password since purchase with one that is secure.
Teachers may also be bringing laptops with wireless USB devices, where by kids could gain access to that computer (if a teacher walks away or gives permission) and be privy to unfiltered internet access.
