[ale] OT: wireless networks hazardous to health?

[Jonathan Rickman]

On Sat, 3 May 2003, John Wells wrote:

> I recall reading in an Ale thread a LONG time ago that there were
> potential health hazards regarding wireless networks.  I assume this is
> similar to cell phone radiation, etc., but I can't find the post in the
> archives and I'm not having any luck googling useful information.
>
> I'm considering purchasing a WAP and a wireless nic soon, but would like
> to find more info on whether there really is a risk to my family's health
> or not.  I have a baby daughter arriving in a number of weeks, and don't
> want to take *any* chances.

No more dangerous than your typical cordless phone. Is that good or bad? I
dunno. For all I know, the cordless phone could be more dangerous than a
cell phone. But, from a radio wave perspective, the two are very close to
one another in terms of "noise".

--
Jonathan Rickman
X Corps Security
http://www.xcorps.net

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