Abstract
<p>WiFi is the fastest and most cost-effective way of wireless Internet connectivity. Nowadays, almost all of the mobile phones and an increasing number of home entertainment systems are WiFi-enabled. Being the key enabler of the “Internet of Everything”, WiFi brings including people, processes, data and devices, together and turns data into valuable information that makes life better and business thrive. With all mobile devices, wearable gadgets, home entertainment systems and home automation systems connected together and linked to the Internet, devices can now interact with one another and data be shared among the devices. However, transmitting information across the WiFi network means leaving your computer or devices vulnerable to attack, giving unscrupulous people the opportunity to intercept traffic, selectively eavesdrop on critical communications or even the administrative access and thus the ability to harvest all the information they want. All these threats highlight the growing importance of keeping your WiFi secure from unauthorized access and malicious attacks.</p><p>Basing on empirically collected quantitative data, this paper presents a comprehensive study on Hong Kong people’s knowledge about WiFi security and their use of WiFi in connecting the Internet. Findings of the study shed light on the knowledge gaps of Hong Kong WiFi users in using and setting up WiFi connections so that service providers, policy makers and stakeholders can devise appropriate security measures to improve the security of WiFi connection. The study also canvasses and analyses the views of the users on the connectivity and quality of free and commercial WiFi service in Hong Kong. The findings can help government and private WiFi operators to further improve the service provided. </p>
Highlights
The popularity and affordability of Wi-Fi-enabled computers and mobile devices have revolutionized the realm of communication
Part 6 looks into the details of Wi-Fi access, both at home and outside home. It examines the types of Wi-Fi standard the respondents use at home, the Wi-Fi security settings adopted, and the respondent assessment of public Wi-Fi Internet access provided by both private and Government service providers and respondent comments on improving public Wi-Fi services in Hong Kong
Using Wi-Fi at home, using Wi-Fi in office and GovWi-Fi public hotspots are the three most used Internet access conduits across all these age groups
Summary
The popularity and affordability of Wi-Fi-enabled computers and mobile devices have revolutionized the realm of communication. With a speed and stability comparable to that of their wired counterparts, Wi-Fi connection has gained a solid foothold in both commercial and home uses For this accessibility and convenience to become a way of life, it hinges on the availability of supporting Wi-Fi infrastructure, instant connectivity, a high awareness of information security, and an enhanced ability and interest in learning via this new medium. Part 6 looks into the details of Wi-Fi access, both at home and outside home It examines the types of Wi-Fi standard the respondents use at home, the Wi-Fi security settings adopted, and the respondent assessment of public Wi-Fi Internet access provided by both private and Government service providers and respondent comments on improving public Wi-Fi services in Hong Kong. Relevant suggestions on ways to improve the public’s awareness of Wi-Fi security, approaches to enhance public Wi-Fi access as well as how to facilitate e-Learning through free Wi-Fi service will be highlighted
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