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    Wireless, question

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by jared231, Jun 15, 2007.

  1. jared231

    jared231 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I recently purchased my first laptop, my wireless connection picked up a unsecured connection ( Most likely my neighbor), when i clicked ok, it said this connection may be visible to others since it is not encryted. Something like that. Does this mean my neighbor can spy on me? I am not stealing his connection btw, i have my own router, just testing it.
     
    jared231, Jun 15, 2007
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yes, if the person knows what to do, they can trace everything you do on their wireless, even what websites and what keys you press. Some people do this on purpose to steal passwords, sites, bank accounts, email, etc.
     
    coriolis, Jun 16, 2007
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    jared231 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Wow. Thanks for the info!
     
    jared231, Jun 16, 2007
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    jared231 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok, my router connection is unsecured? How do i secure it? More safe?
     
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Log into your router and set a password for wireless.
     
    coriolis, Jun 16, 2007
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    ejl fudge

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    please post your posts in the proper forums instead of putting them all in the off-topic forum. this is at least the 3-4th time i have moved one of your threads. next time i will give an infraction.
     
    ejl, Jun 16, 2007
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    jared231 Notebook Enthusiast

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    sorry ejl.
     
    jared231, Jun 16, 2007
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