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    Logging of your MAC-address when surfing on unsecured network ?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Laptopaddict, Jul 28, 2009.

  1. Laptopaddict

    Laptopaddict Notebook Deity

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    I surf a lot on unsecured wifi networks.

    How long does my MAC-address stay in the log of those modems,routers ?
     
    Laptopaddict, Jul 28, 2009
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  2. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Long enough.
     
    Shyster1, Jul 28, 2009
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  3. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Thread closed. As you do not have permission to use those unsecured networks, we will not help you on NBR(see forum rules).
     
    Kdawgca, Jul 28, 2009
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