I despise a burglar... wireless intruder
I despise a burglar... wireless intruder
Am I merely getting older and the phrase "Stealing Wifi" doesn't quite convey the same meaning to others? In short, I've been dealing with problems in Fusion 360 software. So much so that I realized I couldn't use the program on my 2020 Mac Book Pro and decided to build a PC instead. Eventually, I managed to gather all the components, put everything together, and get it working. Now it's time to apply MS updates, and they process quickly! Next, drivers appear, then suddenly it takes 2 hours and 42 minutes to download the AMD driver. After three hours it starts but reports an error. I can't understand why the speed drops so much. I checked my modem and found several devices—WiFi extender, Roku, Google Home Mini—and none of them are there! This is supposed to be my business broadband, but my wife doesn’t even use it. We rely on the old DSL for browsing and watching TV. What bothers me most is that the device is in my home office and I haven't shared the Wi-Fi password with anyone. I suspect they intentionally found the box while we were all inside. It's frustrating—I've lost a lot of time, been out of work, and am now worried about wasting money on this service. Someone else seems to think it's their right to use my internet. I'm trying to assist others without getting upset, but they keep making things complicated. I turned off the Wi-Fi, but the extender still connects. Every time a new device shows up, I block it and restart the extender. I don't know how they managed to attach it—it feels like it's paired with the modem or switch. So I just unplugged the power. It looks like I'll need to contact AT&T to get another unit. I tried changing the Wi-Fi password, but it won't accept it, and the extender remains. When AT&T arrives, what should I say to them about securing this system? It's a Fixed Wireless connection.
I attempted to update the password (maybe I made a mistake since I was PO'd). It seems like they’re linking to the extender, which is going around the Wifi gateway. They likely configured this when we were away. Probably an AT&T box, given how well it integrates with the system. I think they captured photos of the device with all access details, set up the extender while we were gone. The mother once joked about a friend who could get her onto my Wi-Fi no matter what. I’m exhausted by people taking things that aren’t theirs and laughing when they’re caught.
Some businesses have realized this. Your router information is stored securely, and the device doesn’t display any details about it.
It's conceivable they created a MAC-specific identifier to bypass your router password. You might want to reset your MAC settings or perform a full factory reset on your modem. After that, update the username and password for your router. Could you share the model and make of your device?
I've been setting up MAC filtering on my DSL connection to block unauthorized devices, but I haven't shared this setup with anyone. It seems to be working, yet I'm still unable to turn off the extender. I can restart the extender using the AT&T Smart home app and monitor which devices connect to it. My Wi-Fi gateway blocks the devices, but the performance issues suggest something else is at play. I plan to enable MAC filtering again and perform a reset to see if that will disable the extender. It makes me feel like I'm doing all this work alone, especially since they keep trying to access my home and locate the device.
I’d consider a complete factory reset. Update the username and password, then reconfigure MAC filtering with a new setting. Store the details securely so they can’t be accessed again. If there’s a sticker with the original information on the back, remove it and keep it in a safe or locked location.
Thanks, I'm excited to give it a shot. Just went to PO'd to clear my head. Is it normal for someone to act like a thief would humiliate you in front of you? I think they usually take something directly instead of just making you feel foolish. It sounds like they're trying to intimidate me.