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    linksys wireless signal?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by virtuson, Jan 4, 2008.

  1. virtuson

    virtuson Notebook Enthusiast

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    at home, and my school 23 miles from home, i always pick up a 54.0mps wireless signal called "linksys". what gives?
     
    virtuson, Jan 4, 2008
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  2. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Most people dont change their original SSID. :)
     
    Johnny T, Jan 4, 2008
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  3. Syntax Error

    Syntax Error Notebook Deity

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    It's probably another network around your neighborhood with a Linksys router, with the default "linksys" SSID.
     
    Syntax Error, Jan 4, 2008
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  4. DogsoverLava

    DogsoverLava Notebook Guru

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    It's actually a secret invitation code for you to download all your porn -- just log on and download away!

    There's another secret code called "default" -- you can download porn and MP3's there to your heart's content!
     
    DogsoverLava, Jan 4, 2008
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  5. ragebot

    ragebot Notebook Guru

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    You only get one, where do you live in the boonies. I usually have half a dozen at my place, but I do live in a condo.

    Course you could always drive to Lowes and do something like this

    http://www.securityfocus.com/news/7438
     
    ragebot, Jan 4, 2008
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  6. techx

    techx Newbie

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    can the actual owner of the connection trace us if we use such unsecured wireless network signals............
     
    techx, Nov 16, 2008
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  7. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Probably not but the Police can.

    Do not connect to any unknown hotspots, it is unsafe.
     
    flipfire, Nov 16, 2008
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  8. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    They don't even know how to configure their own router, they sure won't be able to trace you.
     
    atbnet, Nov 16, 2008
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  9. techx

    techx Newbie

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    can other ppl access our HDD if we connect to unsecure wireless local area network and internet signal
     
    techx, Nov 17, 2008
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  10. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Only if you have it setup to share your hard drive.
     
    atbnet, Nov 17, 2008
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  11. nizzy1115

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    Ever think that they could have set it up that way on purpose to watch and see who connects?
     
    nizzy1115, Nov 17, 2008
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  12. techx

    techx Newbie

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    ^^

    can they see who connects to their network........... i mean computer name and stuff like that
     
    techx, Nov 17, 2008
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  13. Chango99

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    Yes they can see who is connected.
     
    Chango99, Nov 17, 2008
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  14. Sykotic

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    They can see the computer name and the mac address of the wifi card installed. Most war-driving is done with add in card and seperate antenna. Once the act is complete, the card is discarded, along with its mac address.
    Anything you send over a unsecure wifi can be picked up by other users on the network, easy if the router is left set to default login & password. Always secure your wifi network with the strongest encryption supported.
     
    Sykotic, Nov 18, 2008
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