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<blockquote data-quote="jeallen01" data-source="post: 1066605" data-attributes="member: 176704"><p>No: I don't suspect the Free Sat Rx (it wasn't even powered up when I noticed the intrusion) - I guess that there's a f/w issue that won't be resolved and that I need to delete and re-set up the WiFi connection on that Rx.</p><p></p><p>Yes: I do believe that someone gained access, and I'm hoping it's the first time - although I suspect not, there's little I can now do about previous possible accesses.</p><p></p><p>Anyway:</p><p>- WiFi password changed on all WiFi devices</p><p>- All device MAC addresses and network addresses now determined and entered into the router manual MAC address & network address assignment tables</p><p>- <u>EDITED: I did switch DHCP off, but, when checking each device, SWMBO's phone would not connect to the WiFi (and her tablet was a bit "iffy" about it too) and so I've had to switch it back on again <img src="https://www.satellites.co.uk/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/sad.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":(" title="Sad :(" data-shortname=":(" /></u></p><p>- Router and AP SSIDs now switched off = so "Hidden"</p><p></p><p>What more could I do in practice - I don't really know.</p><p></p><p>OTOH. whilst most of the home networks around here are encrypted and some have hidden SSIDs, there is one broadcasting its SSID and without <em><strong>any </strong></em>encrytion, and so I hope my "friend" will migrate over to that one!</p><p></p><p>PS: I found the following free utilities to be most useful when doing that:</p><p>- Advanced IP Scanner which identified all the network connected devices - <a href="https://www.advanced-ip-scanner.com/" target="_blank">Advanced IP Scanner - Download Free Network Scanner.</a></p><p>- Acrylic WiFi Home which works very well to identify all the local Wifi networks <a href="https://www.acrylicwifi.com/en/downloads-free-license-wifi-wireless-network-software-tools/download-wifi-scanner-windows/" target="_blank">Download Home Wifi Scanner | Generic WiFi passwords | AcrylicWifi</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jeallen01, post: 1066605, member: 176704"] No: I don't suspect the Free Sat Rx (it wasn't even powered up when I noticed the intrusion) - I guess that there's a f/w issue that won't be resolved and that I need to delete and re-set up the WiFi connection on that Rx. Yes: I do believe that someone gained access, and I'm hoping it's the first time - although I suspect not, there's little I can now do about previous possible accesses. Anyway: - WiFi password changed on all WiFi devices - All device MAC addresses and network addresses now determined and entered into the router manual MAC address & network address assignment tables - [U]EDITED: I did switch DHCP off, but, when checking each device, SWMBO's phone would not connect to the WiFi (and her tablet was a bit "iffy" about it too) and so I've had to switch it back on again :([/U] - Router and AP SSIDs now switched off = so "Hidden" What more could I do in practice - I don't really know. OTOH. whilst most of the home networks around here are encrypted and some have hidden SSIDs, there is one broadcasting its SSID and without [I][B]any [/B][/I]encrytion, and so I hope my "friend" will migrate over to that one! PS: I found the following free utilities to be most useful when doing that: - Advanced IP Scanner which identified all the network connected devices - [URL='https://www.advanced-ip-scanner.com/']Advanced IP Scanner - Download Free Network Scanner.[/URL] - Acrylic WiFi Home which works very well to identify all the local Wifi networks [URL='https://www.acrylicwifi.com/en/downloads-free-license-wifi-wireless-network-software-tools/download-wifi-scanner-windows/']Download Home Wifi Scanner | Generic WiFi passwords | AcrylicWifi[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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