Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Wireless Internet Question Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post emmy350 Posted at 9:06 pm on June 1, 2008 Hypothetically speaking, , if someone else were using someone else's wireless connection, could the owner of the wireless connection trace back to the person "borrowing" the wireless connection?

Replies TRIPonME Posted at 8:15 am on June 8, 2008 Quote: from espresso8097 at 9:50 pm on June 1, 2008 Quote: from emmy350 at 11:09 pm on June 1, 2008 Like they could find out where the person who's stealing the wireless is living? Most likely very close. And many people use their name in their computer name, so you could know if you know your neighbors. On most routers you can just connect to http://192.168.1.1/DHCPTable.htm and see names. When someone is on the network here who should not be I just ban their MAC. I also use this method to ban my neighbors from accessing my network.  They're probably hackers or sth..cuz they seem to be getting back in every few days after I changed my password...   ThugAngel Posted at 7:05 am on June 6, 2008 Yes/No...they will know your computer name, your mac address and possibly be able to see your shared files. For the most part you don't have to worry if you are using your neighbor's internet as long as your not download lots of stuff. If you are using it to browse don't worry about it. JeremyM Posted at 6:28 pm on June 2, 2008 There's some law in some country or maybe a state here where it's illegal to steal internet via wireless. I can't remember where but I was amazed. It's a felony if caught. sketchy espresso8097 Posted at 9:50 pm on June 1, 2008 Quote: from emmy350 at 11:09 pm on June 1, 2008 Like they could find out where the person who's stealing the wireless is living? Most likely very close.  And many people use their name in their computer name, so you could know if you know your neighbors.   On most routers you can just connect to http://192.168.1.1/DHCPTable.htm and see names. When someone is on the network here who should not be I just ban their MAC. emmy350 Posted at 9:09 pm on June 1, 2008 Like they could find out where the person who's stealing the wireless is living? Reconciliation Posted at 9:08 pm on June 1, 2008 yes, you need to just view the users of your wireless connection. or just type in the IP adress of your router UltimaTaz Posted at 9:08 pm on June 1, 2008 You can check IP's and terminals connected via Internet settings. Tuski Posted at 9:07 pm on June 1, 2008 Yes, but unless you live next to an IT guy there is a slim chance anyone would take the time to do that.   Frenchie3477 Posted at 9:07 pm on June 1, 2008 I've down it loads of times but im not sure.... outatime Posted at 9:07 pm on June 1, 2008 if they do not have it secured then they probably don't know how to trace it back ryan115544 Posted at 9:07 pm on June 1, 2008 yes i did it to my neighbor who was stealing. camillelong 26 Posted at 9:06 pm on June 1, 2008 looks like someone is stealing wireless All 12 previous replies displayed.