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**FotoCihasWewb** · 11-21-2008, 01:01 AM

Many do not secure their wireless networks because they lack the technical know-how, while others are complacent. After you install a new wireless network, change the default passwords. This is vital because hackers have compiled a list of the defaults used by makers of wireless equipment. Instruction manuals will show you how to do this.

**texbrease** · 11-21-2008, 03:05 AM

There are no default passwords... lol. Unless you mean password for the admin control panel of the router?

**gerturiotf** · 11-21-2008, 03:23 AM

There are no default passwords... lol. Unless you mean password for the admin control panel of the router?

I think thats what he meant. You can find almost any default password for a router by searching online.

**FateHostera** · 11-21-2008, 03:25 AM

There are no default passwords... lol. Unless you mean password for the admin control panel of the router?

Just forgive me. I dont speak and write impeccable english and english is not my native language

**Lotyqnag** · 11-21-2008, 03:57 AM

what's with all the computer related news, every post you make, lol

**jimbomaxf** · 11-21-2008, 07:22 AM

Just read my posts at politics, humour, health and fitness, automotive and general discussiom sections pls

**gennickO** · 11-21-2008, 09:11 AM

There are no default passwords... lol. Unless you mean password for the admin control panel of the router?

Escue me sir. Me no speark good engris sir. Me only speark bloken engris sir

**wrardymar** · 11-21-2008, 09:17 PM

Many do not secure their wireless networks because they lack the technical know-how, while others are complacent. After you install a new wireless network, change the default passwords. This is vital because hackers have compiled a list of the defaults used by makers of wireless equipment. Instruction manuals will show you how to do this.

Very true statement!! When I first moved to my neighborhood, there were ten different signals I was picking up from my house. Being an IT and the nice guy that I am, I used their routers to print off a message to each user. Basically, I typed a letter telling them to lock down their router, and then printed it onto their printers. I left my phone number and address for them to contact me if they needed help. Only a few of them contacted me because they were scared. They had no idea that someone could get into their networks. A couple of them said the felt as if someone actually broke into their home, their personal space, just from me printing something on their printers.

Good post!

rep for ya

**Munccoughe** · 11-22-2008, 01:11 AM

Thanks a million. You had good intentions to inform them but some would just misinterpret.

**DEMassteers** · 11-24-2008, 05:04 PM

Thanks a million. You had good intentions to inform them but some would just misinterpret.

As some did... After a beer and hug, they were ok.. lol

**Acrogeokickic** · 11-25-2008, 01:11 AM

I think thats what he meant. You can find almost any default password for a router by searching online.

My default username and password were admin, admin.

It's not those any more! I also secured mine and am using 128 bit encryption with a 26 digit code.

11-21-2008, 01:01 AM	#1
FotoCihasWewb Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 374 Senior Member	Your unsecured wireless network could be used by online crooks Many do not secure their wireless networks because they lack the technical know-how, while others are complacent. After you install a new wireless network, change the default passwords. This is vital because hackers have compiled a list of the defaults used by makers of wireless equipment. Instruction manuals will show you how to do this. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-21-2008, 03:05 AM	#2
texbrease Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 465 Senior Member	There are no default passwords... lol. Unless you mean password for the admin control panel of the router? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-21-2008, 03:23 AM	#3
gerturiotf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 420 Senior Member	There are no default passwords... lol. Unless you mean password for the admin control panel of the router? I think thats what he meant. You can find almost any default password for a router by searching online. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-21-2008, 03:25 AM	#4
FateHostera Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 564 Senior Member	There are no default passwords... lol. Unless you mean password for the admin control panel of the router? Just forgive me. I dont speak and write impeccable english and english is not my native language Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-21-2008, 03:57 AM	#5
Lotyqnag Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 384 Senior Member	what's with all the computer related news, every post you make, lol Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-21-2008, 07:22 AM	#6
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11-21-2008, 09:11 AM	#7
gennickO Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 469 Senior Member	There are no default passwords... lol. Unless you mean password for the admin control panel of the router? Escue me sir. Me no speark good engris sir. Me only speark bloken engris sir Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-21-2008, 09:17 PM	#8
wrardymar Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 423 Senior Member	Many do not secure their wireless networks because they lack the technical know-how, while others are complacent. After you install a new wireless network, change the default passwords. This is vital because hackers have compiled a list of the defaults used by makers of wireless equipment. Instruction manuals will show you how to do this. Very true statement!! When I first moved to my neighborhood, there were ten different signals I was picking up from my house. Being an IT and the nice guy that I am, I used their routers to print off a message to each user. Basically, I typed a letter telling them to lock down their router, and then printed it onto their printers. I left my phone number and address for them to contact me if they needed help. Only a few of them contacted me because they were scared. They had no idea that someone could get into their networks. A couple of them said the felt as if someone actually broke into their home, their personal space, just from me printing something on their printers. Good post! rep for ya Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-22-2008, 01:11 AM	#9
Munccoughe Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 544 Senior Member	Thanks a million. You had good intentions to inform them but some would just misinterpret. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-24-2008, 05:04 PM	#10
DEMassteers Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 453 Senior Member	Thanks a million. You had good intentions to inform them but some would just misinterpret. As some did... After a beer and hug, they were ok.. lol Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-25-2008, 01:11 AM	#11
Acrogeokickic Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 398 Senior Member	I think thats what he meant. You can find almost any default password for a router by searching online. My default username and password were admin, admin. It's not those any more! I also secured mine and am using 128 bit encryption with a 26 digit code. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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