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Billyjackson44
New Contributor
5 years ago

Unknown device regularly connecting to my network

A device that appears to be an Apple iPhone SE (based on its MAC address) connects to my network a few times a week.  It is not one of my devices.   Each time it connects, the "Hostname" changes to...
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bearone2
Contributor III

you're like a cheapie coffeehouse with free wifi, your neighbors thank you!

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Bruce
Honored Contributor III
5 years ago

What's wrong with you lately?  You've been so mean.

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    bearone2
    Contributor III
    5 years ago

    calling a spade a spade but some folks just have a hard time hearing the truth!!

    when i log into cox, my 1st stop is my wifi to make sure no one else is accessing my wifi,THAT I CAN SEE!!

    fwiw: i could see a galaxy phone accessing my piggybacked, encrypted netgear router, until i made some changes.

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      Bruce
      Honored Contributor III
      5 years ago

      Your network is also a cheapie coffeehouse?

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        bearone2
        Contributor III
        5 years ago

        what i have is better than "0" encryption!