unwanted networks

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As I try to solve my file sharingm I see that there are 3 other networks in
the wireless connection2 properties. I don't know how they got thereor what
they are. One Tracy, in the second box keeps moving to the top , though I
have moved mine and deleted it. Are these roamers gaining access to my
network? How can I get rid of them?
 
Robirdman said:
As I try to solve my file sharingm I see that there are 3 other networks in
the wireless connection2 properties. I don't know how they got thereor what
they are. One Tracy, in the second box keeps moving to the top , though I
have moved mine and deleted it. Are these roamers gaining access to my
network? How can I get rid of them?
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Wireless works in the air so you will see other people's wireless
networks. "Tracy" is probably a neighbor. If what you are seeing is in
the "available networks" area (it isn't clear from your post where
exactly you are looking), those are not *people* using *your* network;
those are *networks* that your wireless adapter picks up.

To insure that *your* wireless connection is secure, see:

http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
MVP Barb Bowman on wireless security - http://tinyurl.com/56fc5
Tom's Hardware Wireless Security FAQs
http://www.tomsnetworking.com/2006/06/30/wireless_faq_security/index.html


Malke
 
Malke I've just noticed that the link to Tomsnetworking in your post does
not work anymore.
Joan
 
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Robirdman
Wow this is getting so complicated. On the one hand I have posted
extensively about no longer being even able to see the my own computers on
"my" network, so it seems it is only secure from myself

I didn't realize that I was being too possessive using "my" network without
parentheses, if effect claiming an undeserved ownership, and did not mean to
cause any offense.

However the link uses such language as in:
"If using the measures mentioned in this page do not Help and some else's
Wireless Network is actually logging into your Network"
 
Joan said:
Malke I've just noticed that the link to Tomsnetworking in your post does
not work anymore.
Joan
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Thanks very much, Joan. With the huge collection of tech support links I
have, sometimes an old one slips past me. I've started trying to
remember to check the older ones before posting but sometimes I forget
or am in a hurry. I appreciate the heads-up and I'll remove or change
that link.


Malke
 
Malke said:
Thanks very much, Joan. With the huge collection of tech support
links I have, sometimes an old one slips past me. I've started trying
to remember to check the older ones before posting but sometimes I
forget or am in a hurry. I appreciate the heads-up and I'll remove or
change that link.


Malke
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You're welcome glad I could help, I also saw this morning that you have
had another accolade given to you with regards a fix. I'll just say
Patty/Computer Haven <g>
Joan
 
Joan said:
You're welcome glad I could help, I also saw this morning that you have
had another accolade given to you with regards a fix. I'll just say
Patty/Computer Haven <g>
Joan
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Patty is the one who is really awesome. ;-)


Malke
 
I think you misinterpreted the reply. :-)

If you are seeing this One Tracy in the list of available networks in the
"View Available Networks" box then that is normal. Anything in there are
just networks that are in range of your WLAN adapter and that you could
connect to.

If OTOH you are seeing One Tracy in the Properties -Wireless Networks page
of your WLAN adapter
somebody would have had to put it there. What you would expect to see there
normally is only your own wireless network and possibly the "default"
wireless network connection that was installed with the adapter. The default
wireless network connection is set without any wireless security and can
connect to unsecured networks within range. If you want to keep it (say for
accessing public hotspots from a laptop) you can set it to only connect
manually. Otherwise you can delete it.
 
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