I Caught My Neighbor Trying to Use My Wi-Fi—Here's How I Blocked Them
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Summary
A recurring issue with their internet speed and performance prompted the author to investigate the reason behind the problem
They discovered that their Wi-Fi had been compromised by an unknown neighbour, using their network for their own devices
After resolving the issue with their internet provider confirming that the issue did not lie with them, they discovered 11 devices connected to their Wi-Fi network, with only 6 known devices
This prompted them to change their Wi-Fi password and default router login credentials, blocking the unknown devices and preventing future breaches
They also turned off SSID broadcasting and implemented MAC address filtering to limit approved devices on the network
The author suggests others in a similar situation try checking their router’s settings, updating security settings and changing default passwords to optimise their network security, and recognise any unfamiliar devices connected to their network.
