Wireles Conection

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Hi, I've just gpt a new laptop running Vista. On my old PC I connected to
the net with a DSL modem. I am not very computer literate so when I switched
on my laptop and done all the setup, this message came up that i was
connected to the net, as I had no modem attached, and no wireless router, I
thought htis a bit strange, so I done a bit off digging and came up with a
list of networks, and found I was connected to a Linksys public connection,
could anyone please explain this connetion to me, and will it harm my laptop,
I can get on the net no problem with a strong signal. Thank you in advance
for your help
 
Apparently your laptop came in with a network card and this card is wireless
or has wireless capabilities.

It found a linksys modem transmitting its signals around in search of
clients and found your laptop.

I am not sure what the best way for you to go at this point but I think you
may try to make sure that your password Sharing in Network setting is ON.
this way the linksys won't be able to break in.

It is ironic that many posters here would love to have exactly your problem.
They have extremely hard time of connecting to their wireless networks.
 
Alex, thank you for your answer, If I make sure my password in Network
sharing is on, will I still be able to use this connection
 
The answer is YES but..

It will give you some additional problems. You will have to assure a lot of
things to be in compliance across the network. this forum is full of people
trying to solve such problems. You will have to read some forums.

I also think that you perhaps have an option to turn the wireless OFF
somewhere in Control Panel>Network..... or in System>>System and
Management>Device Manager>> choose your Network card. There could be an
option to damp the wireless transmission. A more remote possibility is that
there might be a small switch on the card or you can just pull the antenna
out if it is pluggable. The latter intervention may not actually help, just
lower the signal.
 
Go into "Network and Sharing Center"
either via your connection icon in the
notification are (bottom right) or going
into Control Panel. You can also copy/paste
"Network and Sharing Center" into Vista's
Start Menu/Orb Search bar, press enter.

Beside the router you're connected to
it will say either "Private" or "Public" network.
Since this is not your router/network, be sure
it is set to "Public". To the right you will see
"Customize". Click it and set it to "Public".


-Michael
 
Please, never do what this idiot all-non-knowhow MICHAEL has suggested, You
should never make your LAN public. It will open it to everyone, especially
malware writers like him. It is just outrageous what he does. Your goal is
to restrict your connection, take full control of it, not to open it to the
entire world. This MICHAEL idiot must be carefully watched. A really
antisocial character. What an outrage!
 
You are really one pitiful creature.... I almost feel sorry
for you. Do some reading before you post. Please.
How embarrassing it must be to be you.

http://windowsis.com/blogs/windowsi...at-is-the-vista-network-location-feature.aspx

<quote>
How do I decide if I should chose the Private or Public Network Location?

Private Network Location If you are in your own home which is behind your routers firewall and
the only computers on your network are your own, then you would trust these other PCs so you
should set Vistas Network Location to Private, thus allowing your PC to be discovered and for
its resources to be accessed by your other PCs on your network.

Public Network Location If you were travelling or using your PC away from home for instance in
your Airlines Club Lounge, you would not and should not trust the other PCs on this network so
you should set Vistas Network location to Public. This will make your PC/Laptop fairly secure
on the network, and less likely to be hacked.
</quote>

http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/Dum...twork-in-Windows-Vista.id-4286,subcat-OS.html

http://www.smartcomputing.com/edito...=articles/archive/r1102/25r02/25r02.asp&guid=

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb878110.aspx

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/6ddfa83c-01c8-441e-b041-1fd912c3fe601033.mspx

http://totd.squarespace.com/tip-of-...o-protect-yourself-at-wireless-hot-spots.html
 
You are a pitiful creature! Read his original post. He never mentioned any
airline. He turned his brand new laptop on and lo and behold it is Internet
connected via a linksys he has never heard about. It is in his neighbor's
condo. Can you understand English? He wants to restrict his laptop from
doing it. Why in the world will he make his network public? What will it do
to solve his problem?

What if he stores some privileged information in that laptop? Perhaps his
company confidential files? Do you understand this, incorrigible idiot?

Just take your medications and keep quiet.
 
Naturally enough your laptop has Wi-Fi for wireless.

You are STEALING from someone's unprotected Wireless Network.

I'd love to be there with a Network Sniffer!
 
You have just advised a person to STEAL bandwidth.

You just proved that you are SCUM!
 
Are you for real?

The OP never states he doesn't want to use
that connection, he/she is concerned if it is
safe. Also, Norrie never says anything about
a "neighbor's condo". But, that's irrelevant.

If Norrie wants to continue to use that Linksys
wireless connection, he needs to make sure it
is set to "Public". The "Private" Network setting
should only be used when you are on your own
network. "Public" is for when you are out in *public*
or connected to someone else's network. Think about
it for a minute..... surely you aren't has stupid as you let on.

"Public" is more secure, "Private" is less secure.
Neither have anything to do with wireless encryption.

Do you understand?


-Michael
 
And how did you idiot come to this incredible conclusion that I advised him
to steal the bandwidth? I advised him to sever the connection. You are all
must be crackheads, reading the posts in a foggy state of mind. It is
helpless.

DID YOU NOTICE THAT??????????????????????????????????

These third world Ubuntu trained computer knowhow-ers are really something.
 
Norrie said:
Hi, I've just gpt a new laptop running Vista. On my old PC I connected to
the net with a DSL modem. I am not very computer literate so when I
switched on my laptop and done all the setup, this message came up that i
was connected to the net, as I had no modem attached, and no wireless
router, I thought htis a bit strange, so I done a bit off digging and came
up with a list of networks, and found I was connected to a Linksys public
connection, could anyone please explain this connetion to me, and will it
harm my laptop,
I can get on the net no problem with a strong signal. Thank you in
advance for your help
Click to expand...

Looks like you aren't English literate either.

Cheers.

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It is a very appropriate observation of yours and I had to half guess what
his situation was but apparently it could be interpreted as follows:

He has a desktop which is connected to the Internet via his phone service
provider copper wires. Obviously the wires themselves do not do him any good
so there is this DSL layer on top of it. It may be the same phone company,
let's say AT&T. He has a modem plugged into the wall to make his DSL
connection workable.

Then he buys his laptop. He turns it on. No attempt on his part to connect
it to the Internet has been done so far. One would expect him to find
another RC-45 jack on him modem and plug his laptop in. He did not do it. He
was sitting in front of his TV and lo and behold he found himself connected
to the World Wide Web.

What is the explanation for this "miracle?" It looks like it is very simple.
He's got a Network Card in his laptop which is wireless enabled. I would
expect any good laptop nowadays to have one preinstalled. It is also quite
likely that his neighbor has a small wireless router to service his home
whereas he can move from bedroom to the living room without unplugging his
laptop. This individual whose English you disparage is somewhat confused as
to why it happened (nb: "I am not very computer literate"). It is concerned
if it could harm his laptop. What do you think?

My answer is "Definitely YES." Potentially leaving you laptop open to people
like MICHAEL and his cohort will lead to big trouble. It is not even
potentially. It is a definitive possibility. It is just a matter of time
when it is going to happen.

I began advising him how to sever his link to that public linksys and well
as to fence his machine of all unnecessary radio waves of any nature. It is
unclear if he wants to have a wireless in his home at all. For one thing I
DON'T. I played with it for a while out of curiosity years ago and decided
that I had enough of it.

He should never make his network public because it is dangerous. If he wants
to talk to his desktop, it should be in private.
 
Hi, I've just gpt a new laptop running Vista. On my old PC I connected to
the net with a DSL modem. I am not very computer literate so when I switched
on my laptop and done all the setup, this message came up that i was
connected to the net, as I had no modem attached, and no wireless router, I
thought htis a bit strange, so I done a bit off digging and came up with a
list of networks, and found I was connected to a Linksys public connection,
could anyone please explain this connetion to me, and will it harm my laptop,
I can get on the net no problem with a strong signal. Thank you in advance
for your help
Click to expand...


There are often wireless signals floating around in the world,
depending on where you live, that are available to the public, either
for free or at a charge. You find them in some coffee shops, for
example, some public libraries, and some airports. Some cities are
even installing these things city-wide.

There are also often wireless signals coming from neighbors of yours
who have wireless connections, and who foolishly have not provided any
security, so anyone can get in. Although it's legal to use free public
ones, using your neighbor's is essentially stealing.

Your laptop apparently has built-in wireless capability and is picking
up one of these wireless connections. If it's a residential one,
belonging to your neighbor, be aware that although you might get away
with doing it, if you are caught, you could be prosecuted.
 
"Alex, thank you for your answer, If I make sure my password in Network
sharing is on, will I still be able to use this connection"

"The answer is YES but..

It will give you some additional problems. You will have to assure a lot of
things to be in compliance across the network. this forum is full of people
trying to solve such problems. You will have to read some forums."

You told them that they could use it!!!!
LYING SCUM; that's all you are!
 
I tried to read you post without prejudice to understand if it makes any
sense. It does not.

I DID tell him that the SHOULD set up his PW protection ON. I did tell him
that it will complicate his lie somewhat. I DID tell him that (or rather
implied) that I could not go into the consequences.I DID tell him that he
should follow the trail and see other posts at this forum to solve any
problems which MAY arise.

Did you, idiot, read it differently?

Did I say that you, Murphy's law's poor relative has ever tried to solve any
such problem? Did I try to get you involved?

What is my lie?

I am beginning to think that somebody donated an Intel chip to a group home
and Mick Murphy got a hold of it.
 
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