retired_marleysghost

I mean, why?

Just turned my PC on back at my uni house and it immediately picked up 5 networks, 2 of which were unencrypted, one of which connected to the internet the other way.

The other was such an IP that after a modicum of thought gave me access to the security features of that modem.

Of course, I was asked for a password on connection to that network, and inadvertantly pressed return. Well blow me, if that wasn't the default.

Now a lesser person would be manipulative than me, but why would someone not invest the time to at least partially secure their network>

retired_rachelst

Because wi-fis aren't straightforward to use and setting up the security could be seen as a bit too complicated for a lot of people. also,I think a lot people just think, what's the point? Who cares if people use their internet?

retired_marleysghost

But they come with instructions on how to secure them?

And, all told, looking at this guy's network I could easily make it so he can't connect, or just to give me preference.

Actually, there's probably quite a bit a sinister minded person could do.

Fortunately, I'm not one of them

retired_rachelst

Yeah you could also easily check out the sites they're going to and all.

Just saying why some people don't bother with it. They come with instructions but a lot of people seem to say it's quite complicated. All the WPA/ WEP/etc can be intimidating I guess.

retired_tripaige

please say you're posting using their internet?

retired_el_chanclas

Wiredless is for trendy tossers who think they know **** about pc's. Wireless internet is the new iPod.

retired_derek

Why would he do that when he'd be openly admitting to theft on a public forum?

retired_ashlia80

Yep, because I can't see any benefit to being able to have my laptop connected to the internet anywhere in the house without cabling.

Useless gimmick.

retired_selvinel

Other than the fact that wifi has been around for longer than iPods, and serves a useful purpose?

retired_derek

Yep, because I can't see any benefit to being able to have my laptop connected to the internet anywhere in the house without cabling.

Useless gimmick. </BLOCKQUOTE>

He's right to an extent tbf to him. However, he's a bit of a muppet to completely condem all wireless.

I know people who have a wirless router sitting almost right next to their desktop PC and have it set up for wirless.