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Date Posted: 17:14:50 02/04/08 Mon
Author: Carrotts
Subject: Got an ethical sort-a question

I used to live in the middle of no-where where my only option for cable was DirecTV and my only option for any type of high-speed internet was an aircard. Well I did have another kind of high speed internet for a while (till the b$#%S changed their system and I couldn't get the signal) and with them I did the wireless thing through the house and connected through linksys, so that software is on the computer. Well now I've moved and I live in a subdivision and this aircard has a feature that if it finds another connection better than itself it attaches my laptop to that. Somebody here has Linksys and ...dude...they've got a kickin high speed internet connection. Better than my aircard ever was. Should I track down the new neighbor and uhm...say thanks may I continue? Or oh crap, find a way to over-ride that feature and make the aircard use itself? Or just sit back fat and happy and remain a leech? (I like this one) I really do like having that aircard as it has come in handy when I've traveled and there has been no wireless about - so I don't want to switch to a broadband connection at the house just yet....tell y'all tell me I should...because leechs are scum. Don't mind being a leech. Don't want to be scum.

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Carrots, I would try to find out your aircard's penchant for riding this neighbor's coattails causes said neighbor either a rise in rates or a drop in service.... if the former, the right thing to do is to offer to pay them for a percentage (probably cheaper than getting your own). If it causes a disruption or slowing of their service, then you should probably bite the bullet. Otherwise, I say ride it as long as you can. You're probably not the only one in the neighborhood doing it. And if you see strange cars parked along the streets with people tapping furiously on their laptops, you'll know you're not alone! LOL -- The Chief, 20:26:39 02/04/08 Mon [1]

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[> [> Okay, but wow - what an introduction..."Hi, I'm your new neighbor and I'm mooching off your broadband. Is that a problem?" LOL! Maybe I'll take some cookies along. -- Carrotts, who never had neighbor issues in the country, 08:29:53 02/05/08 Tue [1]

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[> [> [> Oh, and thanks Chief!! -- C., 08:32:49 02/05/08 Tue [1]

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[> [> [> [> Actually, Carrots, mabye you could make an anonymous call to the Geek Squad first - do a little research - so you'll know how it works. I wouldn't say anything about "mooching" just yet! LOL Tho the cookies would certainly help build a bridge ahead of time, in case you have to make restitution! LOL -- The Chief, 08:27:07 02/06/08 Wed [1]

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[> I asked DH what he thought and he said that your neighbor is the one who didn't secure his network, so it's his own fault. LOL -- JAG Junkie (Ronda), 19:50:11 02/06/08 Wed [1]

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[> [> uh-oh, I think I've been outed. When I logged on last night the air card used itself. Okay that doesn't sound right, LOL, but that is what happened. If I ever meet my neighbors I think I'll throw in the conversation a mention of a way-ward cousin I had to throw out because she stole stuff. Glad to be rid of her. egadds. -- soon to be Incarrottnito, 11:19:44 02/07/08 Thu [1]

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Question about this, tho.... CAN you tell if someone is using your WiFi? Does it show on your computer or something? -- The Chief, 09:21:15 02/09/08 Sat [1]

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[> [> I asked DH, the resident computer nerd. He said there is probably a way, but he's not sure how to do it. However, if your neighbor is using your network and using a lot of bandwidth, it might slow your speed down. -- JAG Junkie (Ronda), 10:23:36 02/09/08 Sat [1]

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[> I have high speed internet through cable, and I've got three computers, a tivo, three mouses, and one keyboard all vying for wireless. I'm pretty sure that all that slows me down. Although I'd happily share with Incarrottnito, I'd be pretty ticked off with anyone else mooching and slowing me down even more. -- Cece.. (It's no use hiding Incarrottnito. Your big Harm t-shirt will give you away!), 15:41:12 02/09/08 Sat [1]

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[> [> LOL! Thanks dear Cece. I think my laptop has a mind of it's own. This morning it used the Linksys, tonight it is using the aircard. I made cookies this evening, but I've just been nibbling a little here and there and for some reason only have two left. Think the laptop ate the others? -- Guess I'm back to Carrotts, 18:21:05 02/09/08 Sat [1]

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[> Carrotts, it does slow down the machine. I don't have a password but I'm going to get one tomorrow. I realized this week that someone was tapping into my wireless. Sorry, my veggy friend, it's not polite to use someone's wireless signal without their permission. On the other hand, if you ask, you may make a new friend. And he may be 6'4", with hazel eyes and a body that won't quit with a melting smile. sigh! -- judi, 01:03:01 02/11/08 Mon [1]

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[> [> ..With my luck SHE'S 6'4, with hazel eyes and goes by the name of Helga the Horrible. LOL! Thanks Ju, I'll try and stop. I think I figured out what is happening. If the air-card has less than a "bar" for service at log-on, it goes out and tries to find something else. The cell phone works just fine so I don't know why that is. I'll give AT&T a call. Dang, I may have to kiss the air-card good-bye...ain't paying for both. -- Carrotts, 09:34:53 02/11/08 Mon [1]

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[> Your neighbor should secure their network! I'd probably track them down and ask if it's okay. If it's not, tell them to secure their wireless network then. This is why I'd never do a wireless network, someone can tap into it and get into your computer if you don't secure it properly. -- Sarahsue--I love my wired network, it's worth the peace of mind, 12:31:54 02/11/08 Mon [1]

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[> [> Got another revelation. It is not the Aircard. It is the Laptop. LOL!!! Just turned it on yesterday to look up a Word document and didn't attach the Aircard. The darn thing hooked right up to Linksys. I think they've bonded. LOL! -- Carrotts, 09:14:24 02/13/08 Wed [1]

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[> I have wireless and have it secured. If your neighbor did not secure theirs it is open to anyone whose computer picks up the signal. Your computer will pick up the closest to you. It is easy to secure a router so no one else can use it unless you tell them the password. -- Jeanaz8, 09:59:00 02/14/08 Thu [1]

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