My sevice suddenly got really slow.
2006-11-11 09:43:24 · 9 answers · asked by thomasnotdoubting 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
ignore ALL the people above
log in to your router (check the manual on how to do this)
then look for a option which shows you how many MAC numbers are logged into and using the router.
First find out ur own MAC number by the following method:
Click "Start", choose "Run...", type CMD and click OK, then type ipconfig /all in the Command Prompt window that appears. The number under physical address is the MAC address. If multiple IP are displayed, you should look under the label "Ethernet adapter x", where x is the name of your connection (which is Local Area Connection by default).
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If you see more than one MAC address that isnt urs then it means that someone else is using ur wireless service.
You can block others from accessing your router if you set your router to be a secure connection by using WEP. Again, check your router manual for this.
Hope this helps
PS: MAC numbers are fixed. IP addresses can change every time you can log in to your router. This is the reason why i say that look for particular MAC numbers
2006-11-11 09:56:13 · answer #1 · answered by TheAnswer 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i don't think that's illegitimate. I did pay attention of a few city in manhattan offering it, despite the fact that it wasn't enacted. Leaving it unsecured and having a neighbor pay one million/2 your bill maximum possibly could be. I even have heard of folk being prosecuted for leaping on an unsecured WIFI community, yet not any incorrect way around. i will say this although, guard IT. Your brat neighbor could desire to be illegally downloading track on it and then the RIAA exhibits up with a regulation in effective condition for you, in view which you paid for the relationship.
2016-10-17 03:58:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should make sure your wireless device is secured using WEP security (OK) or WPA security (Better). Also you can set you wireless router so that only certain MAC addresses can access it. Some WIFI boxes like Linksys let you install logging software which show which IP address is visiting which WWW site.
2006-11-11 09:52:22 · answer #3 · answered by Mike L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only thing I can think of is to go to your ISP Account login and check your transfer rates. Keep a record of your usage for a couple of days then compare it to your ISP's record for those particular days. If it's above what you estimate your usage was it could be someone else is also using your service. Just a guess.... I would think it would be a good indicator though.
2006-11-11 09:55:33 · answer #4 · answered by gold.panner 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
here is something that might be useful, that was previously answered for similar kind of question by Greg:
With the software for your router you should have a page that lists all IP addreses using your router. Check your manuel.
2006-11-11 10:00:56 · answer #5 · answered by sris 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will not be able to see who it is but you should see if you internet is running with out you on it. Look at you modem, if it is a dsl or cable modem, watch the lights for activity. You may want to encript your internet/wireless
2006-11-11 09:53:24 · answer #6 · answered by awwitsok 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
???? you really cant unless you download a spyware detector. and set it up to run with the setting of your wireless prefences. you can download the program of download.com or downloadspin.com.. search for freeware spyware program
2006-11-11 09:48:56 · answer #7 · answered by Devin 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Double post, see http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArxSIMurXCpz5x_zU5OKQ1Lzy6IX?qid=20061111144340AAE3jCn
Also I think he meant using his connection not accessing his computer.
2006-11-11 09:51:18 · answer #8 · answered by Wolf 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your router can probably tel;l you how many connections you have.
Good reason for encryption.
2006-11-11 10:00:57 · answer #9 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋