2006-10-02 11:09:57 · 4 answers · asked by anne m 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
the same way you can go to a coffee shop and log on to their wi-fi network. if you don't password protect or control access it is in the air and anyone in range can use it
2006-10-02 11:19:57 · answer #1 · answered by rwl_is_taken 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no longer once you've the WEP/WAP key enabled which maximum routers require. What you're seeing isnt those who're on your community yet different networks your instantaneous reciever is seeing. once you've the WEP/WAP key enabled no man or woman devoid of that key can get admission on your community. yet you could in spite of the indisputable fact that get admission to different peoples who do no longer have them enabled, so be careful because the door swings both recommendations. once you're on someone elses community they could view yoru computing device and conceivable take techniques from it so becareful about what networks you settle on to get admission to.
2016-11-25 23:17:10 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the network is left unprotected, anyone within range can connect.
2006-10-02 11:17:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are picking up the signal from your router
2006-10-02 11:12:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋