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Darryl · 09-21-2004, 02:05 PM

I installed a wireless network in January. I was surprised to find 6 other wireless networks within range of my home. Of those 6, I could connect to 2, including one called "default". The problem was that my computer just picked one at random to connect to when I first logged in. Sometimes I didn't realize I was on my neighbor's network until I got annoyed with a slow download. Fortunately I got things worked out and my computer no longer jumps on to other people's networks.

I think the issue is that the companies producing wireless hardware want to give people that "it just works" experience right out of the box. But if "it just works" for the guy down the street too...

09-21-2004, 02:05 PM	#6 of 6
Darryl Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Local Time: 06:03 AM Local Date: 12-05-2008 Posts: 171	I installed a wireless network in January. I was surprised to find 6 other wireless networks within range of my home. Of those 6, I could connect to 2, including one called "default". The problem was that my computer just picked one at random to connect to when I first logged in. Sometimes I didn't realize I was on my neighbor's network until I got annoyed with a slow download. Fortunately I got things worked out and my computer no longer jumps on to other people's networks. I think the issue is that the companies producing wireless hardware want to give people that "it just works" experience right out of the box. But if "it just works" for the guy down the street too...