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computer to computer network question.

rondeco · 2006-05-16 19:27:06

If this is in the wrong place please move, mods. Sometimes when I go to connect to my wireless network I also see that there is an unsecured computer to computer network available. I presume its a neighbour using his pc. Its called mick1. I'm a little worried though that he is connecting to my network or to my laptop. Am I…

16-05-2006 8:27pm

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rondeco

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If this is in the wrong place please move, mods. Sometimes when I go to connect to my wireless network I also see that there is an unsecured computer to computer network available. I presume its a neighbour using his pc. Its called mick1. I'm a little worried though that he is connecting to my network or to my laptop. Am I right to be concerned?

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#2 16-05-2006 10:50pm

mossieh

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If you encrypt your network using wpa you can stop worrying...do a search on google for info, or check the manual that came with your router... it's very easy to set up. all recent wireless equipment supports it

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