i just took this thing out of the box and plugged it in. i did NOT plug it into the phone line, so how is it that i have internet access right this minute? i never called an internet service provider or anything. it's just working on its own. why is this happening?
2007-01-22 05:45:34 · 2 answers · asked by lobsta 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
My best bet is that your new Mac has wireless networking capabilities and a neighbour has an unsecured wireless network. If you like your neighbour, I'd tell them that they're network is not secured and that anyone can see their files and steal their Internet access. If you do not like your neighbour, well, then it's really up to you, however for the sake of reliability I would suggest getting your own Internet connection. (For the record, most Internet these days does not require you to attach your computer using a phone line, but in stead using a high-speed network line to an external modem or router. This is how most broadband Internet connections work.)
2007-01-22 05:59:23 · answer #1 · answered by russell.ault 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Russell Ault is corrected, I'll just add that you should reconfigure your wireless adapter to not automatically connect to wireless networks without your approval, for your own security.
2007-01-22 06:10:00 · answer #2 · answered by Fix My PC Mike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋