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Internet => General Internet => Topic started by: renluop on May 29, 2017, 10:53:00 AM
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I turned everything off last night, and the router was disconnected. This morning I turned on the bedside internet radio and it tuned in. It was later that I remembered my router was off!
Obviously i had an unsecured neighbour! But one thing puzzles me. Why was my radio able to work, but not my wife's IPad?
I know, guys, will have a clear, simple explanation. So, please?
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Hi renluop
Most wifi devices has an option to use any detected wifi (which seems to be the default on most), or you can set the device to not use any detected wifi
It may also just be the wifi signal to the iPad was too weak for a connection
We always set wifi to use only our network or network we choose - it can be security risk if not
Many thanks
John
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though both radio and IPad were in close proximity to closely proximate recumbent positions.
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Just reading this old post made me think about your other problems you have been having with your internet connection / DSLstats etc. are you sure you are connected to your internet connection and not your neighbors connection if you think it's an UN-secured one and does not need a 'log-on' !.
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@tickmike
AFAICS I'm on my network, as there are only 2 available networks: mine-connected secured, A Nother- secured.
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Do you have a dual band router by chance?
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No, it's a Billion 8800NL. Inssider tells me the generous unsecured person uses
BT Wi-Fi with FON.
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Isn't that pretty normal for BT routers with the only web page you can reach (and always get redirected to) being the page to fork out some dosh to sign up to the service?
https://www.btfonpurchases.com/en/products
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Sorry, jelv, I'm not sure of the significance of your post in relation to mine.