?Computer Accessed Without Authorization?

deanie0923 · Oct 28, 2015

I'm not sure what is going on, but I just happened to check my Networks and found that I have 2 computers listed, and I only have one. Also, there was another device shown as 'Blaze'. I don't know what that is.

How can I know if someone is using my Wifi? I tried to Google it, but didn't understand anything it said.

I have a Lenova Laptop with Windows 8.1.

Thank you.

DOA · Oct 28, 2015

Instead of worrying, lock it down and be sure.
Change your passwords on your router admin, WiFi, computer and be sure you are not using an admin account on your computer for normal daily use. Check your firewall.

Yes, this sounds like "Nuke em from polar orbit" but "Its the only way to be sure"
More computers may pop up, I get them from service men logging in to check my solar array, internet connection, TV service, etc. The router remembers them all.

plodr · Oct 28, 2015

Limit the number of addresses that the router hands out. My router hands out 8 addresses. Since we have 6 computers, a tablet and a printer, if anyone tries to connect, they receive a message "no working leases available".

Set a strong wifi password - one that is not easily guessed, is long and has a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers and special characters. If the password isn't easily guessed, the person(s) wanting to piggyback on your wifi will move to an easier target.

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?Computer Accessed Without Authorization?

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