EPS
join:2008-02-13
Hingham, MA
| Car analogies...
I think stolen car analogies are kind of silly here- if someone steals your car, you don't have a car anymore and can't drive it. If someone uses your WiFi network, you can usually still connect, though speeds may suffer.
I had an unsecured WiFi network for awhile, though my old router was pretty bad to the point where you couldn't get a signal outside the house anyway, any would-be WiFi thief would have to come inside to use the connection... |
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Mike D
I want your skulls
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Harrisburg, PA
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1 edit | said by EPS  :I think stolen car analogies are kind of silly here- if someone steals your car, you don't have a car anymore and can't drive it. If someone uses your WiFi network, you can usually still connect, though speeds may suffer. I had an unsecured WiFi network for awhile, though my old router was pretty bad to the point where you couldn't get a signal outside the house anyway, any would-be WiFi thief would have to come inside to use the connection... My point was that while "stealing" in any sense is wrong whether it's a physical object or bandwidth. Your router (home, car, etc) comes equipped with the tools to secure it. If you choose not to use them then expect that there are less than honest people in the world that will "steal" your bandwidth (car, valuables, etc) and personally I think you are partially responsible for what happens if you don't use the tools. Willingly sharing aside.
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MemphisPCGuy
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join:2004-05-09
Memphis, TN
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| Each CAR comes with a unique or semi-unique key to prevent unauthorized use.
Routers come with Identical SSID and Admin logins. The only way I know my linksys router from my neighbors linksys is the signal strength is slightly higher on mine.
So, perhaps router companies should require you to first run a setup disk to change SSID and Security features before wireless is activated? Or make them unique with a card included with the device with the lowest possible security enabled already (WEP).
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