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OutOfStock · 02-19-2007, 04:09 PM

Latley our wireless has been really slow. We think it might be the house next door stealing our internet. We have it password protected, but earlier in the year they asked if we just wanted to share the internet and we declined, but before we said no we told them we have a password and the one roomate said he knows but its easy to get around. Now the internet has been ridiculously slow. Does anyone know a way to check users on the signal? Also is it possible to block certain computers?

TGilb2007 · 02-19-2007, 04:35 PM

If you log into the router, you should be able to see what computers are associated with the access point. From there, you should be able to find the neighbors computer (if you know your roommates computers names), and MAC filter them. Doing this depends on the router, but it would either be MAC filter, or Blacklist.

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Crzyguy972 · 02-19-2007, 04:44 PM

u can usually acces your router by typing into the address bar, the part of your internet where right now it would say tristatetuenrs.com/blahblahblah., your ip address wihch cna be found in the control panel, my computer etc.

Raven18940 · 02-19-2007, 04:47 PM

What kind of a router? If you're using it for DHCP service you can check the client table. You can also put a MAC (media access control, it's a unique identifier for network adapters) address filter.

Also your network is only easy to hack if you're using WEP encryption. Even that is relative, it's not so easy that any one can do it, you have to be fairly computer savy to even attempt it. WPA is much more secure, but you need a good shared key, ie random numbers and letters.

andru1313 · 02-19-2007, 05:03 PM

yah go into the router and you can view the table of who is surfing. Also why not just encrypt the router. 128 key encryption will do the trick. Easy enough to do.. Hit me up if you need help

Intercooled T · 02-19-2007, 05:14 PM

MAC filter FTW...PM me if you need help

antlip · 02-19-2007, 05:24 PM

Go into the router and make it only allow the computers that you specfiy to go on. I think its by IP address. I did my router that way and it can only be changed from my main computer and no other wireless routers can log on. Theres no password to remember either.

andru1313 · 02-19-2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by antlip

Go into the router and make it only allow the computers that you specfiy to go on. I think its by IP address. I did my router that way and it can only be changed from my main computer and no other wireless routers can log on. Theres no password to remember either.

Issue with that is if you use DHCP the IP address can change. That is why you use MAC filters.

PotenzaSub · 02-19-2007, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by andru1313

Issue with that is if you use DHCP the IP address can change. That is why you use MAC filters.

Or you can use static IPs. That's what I use (because I port foward).

As far as secuirty goes: I say just use WPA encryption. And use a really long key (at least 20 characters). Windows XP Service Pack 1 allows for WPA encryption, but Service Pack 1 does not. So if you haven't upgraded to SP2, you should.

drew · 02-19-2007, 10:15 PM

if they infact are using your network without permissin ( especially after you said they couldn't ) instead of blocking them, report them to your ISP. if your ISP doesn't take care of it then call the police, it's against the law

gpzjack · 02-19-2007, 10:57 PM

LOL...i have at least 3 neighbors with unsecured networks...every now and then my laptop logs on to them for some reason...i notice because its so slow! People have no idea. Yes...just log into your router and you will easily see whats on.

OutOfStock · 02-20-2007, 12:29 AM

okay thanks guys ill see what i can do. They wanted to trade that they mowed the lawn like twice for internet usage the entire year lol

02-19-2007, 04:09 PM	#1
OutOfStock Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southampton/Shippensburg, Pa Member #25 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra iTrader: (0)	Wireless Internet Help Latley our wireless has been really slow. We think it might be the house next door stealing our internet. We have it password protected, but earlier in the year they asked if we just wanted to share the internet and we declined, but before we said no we told them we have a password and the one roomate said he knows but its easy to get around. Now the internet has been ridiculously slow. Does anyone know a way to check users on the signal? Also is it possible to block certain computers? __________________ I hate my car

02-19-2007, 04:35 PM	#2
TGilb2007 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newark, DE/Providence, RI Member #3189 My Ride: 2006 Chevy Cobalt iTrader: (0)	If you log into the router, you should be able to see what computers are associated with the access point. From there, you should be able to find the neighbors computer (if you know your roommates computers names), and MAC filter them. Doing this depends on the router, but it would either be MAC filter, or Blacklist. If you need more help, just shoot me an IM __________________ 06 Cobalt LT (Daily) / 99 W Cabrio (Project)

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Crzyguy972 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #514 My Ride: 2005 Mazda 6 iTrader: (1)	u can usually acces your router by typing into the address bar, the part of your internet where right now it would say tristatetuenrs.com/blahblahblah., your ip address wihch cna be found in the control panel, my computer etc. __________________ " Nitrous is like a hot girl with an std, you always want to hit it but afraid of the consequences...."

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antlip Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: jersey Member #1298 My Ride: 70 Chevelle iTrader: (0)	Go into the router and make it only allow the computers that you specfiy to go on. I think its by IP address. I did my router that way and it can only be changed from my main computer and no other wireless routers can log on. Theres no password to remember either. __________________ 1970 chevelle 350 weekend car. 3 years of work. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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andru1313 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: with my true love or my Garage which ever is warmer Member #717 My Ride: 2004 VW R32/2006 WW Evo IX MR iTrader: (1)	yah go into the router and you can view the table of who is surfing. Also why not just encrypt the router. 128 key encryption will do the trick. Easy enough to do.. Hit me up if you need help

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drew Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broomall, PA Member #2617 My Ride: fuzion & exploder iTrader: (8)	if they infact are using your network without permissin ( especially after you said they couldn't ) instead of blocking them, report them to your ISP. if your ISP doesn't take care of it then call the police, it's against the law __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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gpzjack Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Aston Member #3422 My Ride: 07 Legacy 06 Mazda5 96 Dakota 78 Firebird 03 Kawasaki iTrader: (2)	LOL...i have at least 3 neighbors with unsecured networks...every now and then my laptop logs on to them for some reason...i notice because its so slow! People have no idea. Yes...just log into your router and you will easily see whats on. __________________ 07 Legacy 06 Mazda5 96 Dakota 78 Firebird 03 Kawasaki To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-20-2007, 12:29 AM	#12
OutOfStock Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southampton/Shippensburg, Pa Member #25 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra iTrader: (0)	okay thanks guys ill see what i can do. They wanted to trade that they mowed the lawn like twice for internet usage the entire year lol __________________ I hate my car

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