One of my friends that lives in the building next to me asked me if he could piggy back off my wireless router. I download alot of stuff of the net such as movies and music, will I be more vulnerable if I let someone piggy back off my system?
2007-10-28 05:20:15 · 7 answers · asked by ejonsie23 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
You may be MORE vulnerable if your friend is using your wireless AP to view and download things that are considered illegal...all the fingers will point back at you.
To keep everyone else out, I would consider using the MAC address filtering feature built into most wireless routers. They will only allow the connection 'IF' the MAC address previously entered into the router setup, matches the MAC address of the network adapter trying to connect to it. Works like a charm!
Also, you could go in and set a time schedule for the piggy backer...Or just shut him down ..ie: you leave for the week-end, the piggy back is affecting your connection, etc.
It's your call...
Use protection,
your computer will thank you!
2007-10-28 05:43:34 · answer #1 · answered by Mike M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did this "friend" offer you a few bucks a month toward your Internet bill? Is this YOUR wireless router, or is somebody else paying the bill?
If you or your friend get caught downloading movies or music, the owner of the router is going to court.
But if none of this applies...if you're downloading a movie and your friend is downloading a movie, what do you think this will do to your connection speed?
Just say "no".
2007-10-28 05:34:07 · answer #2 · answered by Art Masterpiece 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
attempt applying a unfold expander. this might enable you to escalate the variety of you're instant community. you ought to purchase one at Radio SHack or Fry's in case you have one on your section. Their tremendously ordinary to setup, merely stick to the training.
2016-10-14 06:28:25 · answer #3 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your already living on the edge so if he doesn't download movies and music you should be the same.
2007-10-28 05:27:23 · answer #4 · answered by Glenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep ur wireless secure let them pay 4 their own,y should they get it 4 nothing
2007-10-28 05:33:26 · answer #5 · answered by tasty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not legal to share your internet connection with anyone that is not on your LAN.
2007-10-28 05:33:26 · answer #6 · answered by Ron M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your network is open is your whole building on your network
i wouldnt worry your all ready breaking the law
2007-10-28 05:29:15 · answer #7 · answered by whatanidname 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋