theripsaw Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 We have an unsecured wireless network at work (not sure why its unsecured). It seems slow all the time nowadays. Is there a way of finding out whether someone in the next office is for example downloading stuff etc? ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakermaker Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 yep, secure it and see if it speeds up ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrinderBloke Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 First thing to do is secure the network. That will stop all but the most determined bandwidth thief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eda49 Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Having an unsecured wireless network these days is very very risky. Clever people could easily get onto your hard drives and do some real damage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old_Bloke Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Why is it unsecured?? Get WPA set up asap. If you login to the router you will see what ip addresses are accessing the network. If any correspond to computers that aren't in your office you can safely assume that someone else is using it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_Collins Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 yes cos they will be stealing your netspeed can can have access to you PC aswell so may even be stealing you personal files you are saving on your computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alternageek Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 if know with my old wireless router, in the admin panel i used to be able to view what computers/printers were on my connection. try looking at that and see whose online might find some tips here: http://forums.kustompcs.co.uk/showthread.php?t=38814 oh and secure your connection ASAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyboy Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 slightly off topic . My local computer shop told me that he could pick up at least 5 unsecured routers in the flats near his shop! I picked up one in my daughters street. My gripe is that the instructions that come with these routers (or the sellers) do not emphasize the the dangers of unsecured connections. A large % of buyers are computer illiterates and such trusting souls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theripsaw Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 Why is it unsecured?? Get WPA set up asap. If you login to the router you will see what ip addresses are accessing the network. If any correspond to computers that aren't in your office you can safely assume that someone else is using it too. cool thanks. Not sure why its unsecured really.. have to get the IT guy to look into Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakermaker Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 slightly off topic . My local computer shop told me that he could pick up at least 5 unsecured routers in the flats near his shop! I picked up one in my daughters street. My gripe is that the instructions that come with these routers (or the sellers) do not emphasize the the dangers of unsecured connections. A large % of buyers are computer illiterates and such trusting souls. i see what you mean but people should take responsibilty for themselves switch cards don't come with a leaflet saying 'warning: don't tattoo your pin number onto your forehead' either ;-) it's no good putting loads of personal information onto a computer then connecting it to a public network without looking at how to secure it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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