I know that when my laptop is connected to the internet, the wireless light is on and blinking. After I turn it off, it used to stay on for a couple of minutes, then turn off. However, yesterday night, my laptop wasn't on at all, but I looked, and the wireless light on my router was on. Does that mean somebody's leeching off of my connection? Or was it maybe because my laptop was downloading updates or something, even when it was off?
2007-08-10 11:39:38 · 7 answers · asked by green 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
I set up a new encryption WEP code. Is that good, or are there any other security measures I should take?
2007-08-10 12:45:06 · update #1
The wireless light indicates that the router is operating in wireless mode (receiving wireless signals). If you don't have your router locked with a security key then yes, someone is probably leeching you too.
2007-08-10 11:43:34 · answer #1 · answered by mdigitale 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just stick to the encryption, this is good enough security. The light will flash when the router sees any other wireless signal, including those not related to your network. One of the reasons is that if refuses connections to any stray wireless card that contacts it.
2007-08-10 13:00:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the two cord a instant? in spite of everything attempt connecting it to the LAN card on your computing gadget with the patch cable offered with the router. this style you are able to instruct if the router is working, and make specific you login information for the ISP are maximum appropriate.
2016-10-14 21:57:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WEP is the McDonalds version of encryption. Use WPA2 or WPA. WEP is very weak. WPA2 is strongest, WPA is the middle grade. Every device on your wireless LAN has to be able to use WPA2 to enable WPA2 typically. My wireless router let's me select a setting for a combination of WPA AND WPA2.
2007-08-16 14:30:13 · answer #4 · answered by Jag 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's certainly possible. You should be able to connect to your router with a web browser and see all connected devices. Check your manual for details.
2007-08-10 11:44:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
someone is using your connection. You should create a new password and secure your connection again. If your laptop is off, it cannot download stuff.
2007-08-10 11:43:05 · answer #6 · answered by vuec 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
There is all types of internet junk always coming across the internet now even when you are not using your own network
It did not used to be that way - now it is.
2007-08-10 11:44:40 · answer #7 · answered by billys_office 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋