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    1520 WIFI question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by condor63, Jul 22, 2007.

  1. condor63

    condor63 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I enabled the WIFI catcher and connected to a local system but on my computer it states the connection and my full computer name at the network and sharing display.

    My concern is my ID being seen on the connected system, I went to system properties and changed the computer description, so i blue toothed my pda to my lap but it does not see the network Id but still states my full computer name.

    So when I try to change my full computer name it ask for a primary DNS suffix, what is that and where do i get it, something about a work group???

    Any help would be appreciated thanks
     
    condor63, Jul 22, 2007
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  2. blahdude84

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    I"m kinda confused... so you don't want your "computer name" to show up on the network?
     
    blahdude84, Jul 22, 2007
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  3. condor63

    condor63 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Why are you confused, if your at starbucks do want people to see your full name and log your IP address or anywhere else like an airport, reason why I'm asking to hide my identity.
     
    condor63, Jul 22, 2007
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    Well... I was just confused at what you were actually trying to do (not why).

    ... technically, you cannot be hidden. If you want to disable "reporting" (or broadcasting) of your services on a MS system, there is a service that you can disable (I will research this and get back to you). Unfortunately, with Wifi, you can easily just sniff out your packet using tools like Wireshark and see your computer's name and what network you are connected to. There's no win-win solution. :-(
     
    blahdude84, Jul 22, 2007
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  5. MrDeeds

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    I think what you are trying to do is hide your computer name on a local network.

    Hmm yea you can't do that. If you don't want a particular network to see your computer name. How about not connecting to it. If you choose to connect to a wireless network. Your computer name and mac address are pretty much there to be seen.

    Also the whole "log your ip address" thing you said. Yea your local ip address changes with every new network you connect to. So its not like your notebook came with a permanent fixed ip that follows you from network to network.
     
    MrDeeds, Jul 22, 2007
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    condor63 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Got it, thanks for the responses
     
    condor63, Jul 22, 2007
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    Can the average user at Starbucks actually see the list of every computer on the network? I would think that would be reserved for the administrator, whoever runs the SB network.
     
    Undsputed, Jul 23, 2007
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    You can always change the computer name to some cryptic ID from the Computer Name tab (System properties)
     
    PhoenixFx, Jul 23, 2007
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