Encryption Must Be End to End This is the job of SSL or TLS AARP Router Center’s Router AARP Laptop Without “end to end” encryption, nothing would be safe. This is provided by SSL or TLS. A wired network? Probably not. IRS or ?? TaxSlayer Server

Existing Center Wireless Nothing Between You and a Hacker Existing Center Wireless This network has a known SSID and password and may have no Encryption at all. AARP AARP The hacker’s PC is on The same network. Possibility of hacking into your PC Infection with key logger, etc. TaxSlayer Server

Even Worse, All Your Traffic Goes Through The Hacker’s PC The hacker’s PC sees all your traffic. Existing Center Wireless The “Evil Twin” Network While encrypted traffic may be OK, printer traffic is easy to see. TaxSlayer Server The hacker and the AARP Laptop Are on the same network. The AARP Laptop has no protection.

Existing Center Wireless If You Can Do It, This is Probably Best Existing Center Wireless AARP Private Router (any kind will do). Wired connection To Center’s Router AARP Private Network AARP Laptop Reliable, easy to configure and quite safe. TaxSlayer Server

Existing Center Wireless Connection to Site’s Wireless Network Existing Center Wireless AARP “WISP” Router The hacker’s PC is NOT on the same network. AARP Private Network TaxSlayer Server

Yes, Your Router Can Be Fooled Too Existing Center Wireless The hacker’s PC sees all AARP traffic. The “Evil Twin” Network AARP Private Network The hacker can’t get to your private network. Printer traffic doesn’t go through the hacker. TaxSlayer Server

Connecting a Printer Existing Center Wireless Existing Center Wireless Internet Connection Local Center Router Existing Center Wireless Existing Center Wireless AARP Router/Firewall One of the “WISP” Routers AARP Network Printer Wired or Wireless AARP Wireless Shared USB Printer Usually 3 to 8 laptops.

Or, Using a Print Server Existing Center Wireless Internet Connection Local Center Router Existing Center Wireless Existing Center Wireless Hardware Print Server USB AARP Router/Firewall One of the “WISP” Routers Also: Some Routers have USB Ports for a Printer AARP USB Printer AARP Wireless Print servers were a good option prior to inexpensive network printers. May be wired or wireless. Usually 3 to 8 laptops. Shared USB Printer