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  1. June 25th, 2007, 10:33 PM #1
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    WiFi Origin of Router

    I am not sure if anyone can answer this, but I must have a neighbor that has a wide open wireless network. I am able to connect to the network and even get into his router because he has the standard user/password. I am not trying to do anything malicious, I would just like to find the source so I can go to them and explain to them that their network is insecure and offer my services (for a fee of course) and put some sort of WEP or WPA encryption and change the router access password. Seeing as I have never done anything like this I don't know where to begin other than I assume I need some sort of wireless mapping application or something. If there is anything I can do please let me know. If not then I guess I will have to leave it alone.

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  2. June 26th, 2007, 07:36 AM #2
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    If it's that open, then see if you can see the other computers and a shared printer... then print to their printer with instructions!!

    Failing that, put leaflets through the door of any neighbour within 300 feet unless you want to get into triangulation...
    Never, ever approach a computer saying or even thinking "I will just do this quickly."
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  3. June 26th, 2007, 07:38 AM #3
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    Try this

    Might show you the direction it's coming from...
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  4. June 26th, 2007, 07:48 AM #4
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    Only the pro version does.
    Never, ever approach a computer saying or even thinking "I will just do this quickly."
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  5. June 26th, 2007, 08:15 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by NooNoo
    If it's that open, then see if you can see the other computers and a shared printer... then print to their printer with instructions!!
    At one time I did see a computer, but not a printer. I will keep checking and if I do I just may do that.

    Quote Originally Posted by NooNoo
    Failing that, put leaflets through the door of any neighbour within 300 feet unless you want to get into triangulation...
    I thought about that but I didn't want to advertise that there was an open network. The SSID is "mikes network" so at least I know the owners name is Mike so maybe that will help narrow it down.
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  6. June 26th, 2007, 08:17 AM #6
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    If you can see the computer, then put instructions on his desktop!!
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  7. June 26th, 2007, 09:12 AM #7
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    Or... ..



    put up a webpage with instructions and modify the routing table in his router to access your webpage when he tries to access for example google or another site thats used often...



    (No, I dont mean for Bob to really do this, just a joke.)

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  8. June 26th, 2007, 09:56 PM #8
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    Well, Bob, if you can log onto the router as an administrator, you can mess with them to your heart's content. You can enable encryption, choose the type, and set a key, effectively locking them out of the Internet.

    Or, alternatively, you could just go over and say something like "I'm sure you're not aware of this but let me show you something." Demonstrate the level of access you have from your own computer, and do it just because they need to know. And, because they need to realize that you aren't just an opportunistic, money-grubbing mercenary, but a professional who truly cares about his clients (current or potential) needs and concerns.
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  9. June 26th, 2007, 10:21 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by slgrieb
    Well, Bob, if you can log onto the router as an administrator, you can mess with them to your heart's content. You can enable encryption, choose the type, and set a key, effectively locking them out of the Internet.

    I don't want to mess with them, I just want to help and maybe make a few extra $ in the process. I didn't have time to check tonight to see if I can get access to a printer or computer. But if I do I may do the print out thing or leave a file on the desktop or something.
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  10. June 27th, 2007, 05:26 PM #10
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    I'm not saying there is anything wrong with being a money-grubbing mercenary; you just don't want to be perceived as one It hurts business!
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  11. June 27th, 2007, 05:58 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by slgrieb
    I'm not saying there is anything wrong with being a money-grubbing mercenary; you just don't want to be perceived as one It hurts business!
    Well that is why I will inform them of their open security hole and state that I am qualified to fix it for them and if they refuse then they can take the risk of someone stealing their info. But I am not going to do it for free. Only my family and close friends get free technology services (which they abuse frequently)
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    Quote Originally Posted by BOB IROC
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    Quote Originally Posted by BOB IROC
    Only my family and close friends get free technology services (which they abuse frequently)
    You too huh?
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  14. June 28th, 2007, 11:49 AM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by NooNoo
    Only the pro version does.
    I don't see anything but a free version on their site
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  15. June 28th, 2007, 11:51 AM #15
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    heheh install the free version
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