Someone is hijacking my wireless.

nitram100 · 23 Feb 2012 at 15:23

Hey guys,

I have a Virgin Super Hub and have recently setup a guest network using WEP for my Nintendo DS to use and despite choosing not to broadcast the SSID, some little **** keeps using my internet.

I have his MAC address and they are on my network right now, is there anything I can do to them for a little payback?

Also does anyone know if there is a way to 100% confirm that there is someone in my network? For example see all of the web traffic going through the router?

Thanks in advance!

Deception · 23 Feb 2012 at 15:25

What are you using the DS for? normal internet useage, you can use WPA, but I guess you're using for online play?

MissChief · 23 Feb 2012 at 15:25

Easiest way? Don't use WEP. Simples!

kiel367 · 23 Feb 2012 at 15:26

cant you just go into the mac filtering and block the mac?

nitram100 · 23 Feb 2012 at 15:26

It's for online play, I really enjoy playing the DS online and it only supports WEP

I can just filter their MAC address to keep them out, but is there anything I can do to troll them?

Nimdok · 23 Feb 2012 at 15:29

nitram100 said:
It's for online play, I really enjoy playing the DS online and it only supports WEP I can just filter their MAC address to keep them out, but is there anything I can do to troll them?

If they're on your network you can browse to their computer right? Oh the things you could do...

nitram100 · 23 Feb 2012 at 15:31

He is hiding his device name as well, thinks he's a right smart ass.

deadite66 · 23 Feb 2012 at 15:35

mac addresses are easily changed.

Nimdok · 23 Feb 2012 at 15:36

Can you get a hold of his IP address at all? or connect to his device some way?

nitram100 · 23 Feb 2012 at 15:39

He has a SONY network card, that's all I have been able to work out so far xD

Deception · 23 Feb 2012 at 15:40

Dont need a device name if he been given an IP Address

Deception · 23 Feb 2012 at 15:41

Start blocking obvious sites like google, facebook etc or just block his mac as suggested.

whitecrook · 23 Feb 2012 at 15:42

setup an upside down ternet. >>>>> http://www.ex-parrot.com/~pete/upside-down-ternet.html

ChocolateStarfishRammer · 23 Feb 2012 at 15:43

nitram100 said:
He has a SONY network card

Very rare.. even in sony laptops.

Chances are its a PS3 or something alike

nitram100 · 23 Feb 2012 at 15:44

whitecrook said:
setup an upside down ternet. >>>>> http://www.ex-parrot.com/~pete/upside-down-ternet.html

haha that's quality, going to try and have some fun!

Deception · 23 Feb 2012 at 15:45

whitecrook said:
setup an upside down ternet. >>>>> http://www.ex-parrot.com/~pete/upside-down-ternet.html

I just saw that. Pretty funny.. Ah the joys of stealing wireless

Deleted member 77746 · 23 Feb 2012 at 15:47

Why don't you just remove the guest network?

Nimdok · 23 Feb 2012 at 15:48

whitecrook said:
setup an upside down ternet. >>>>> http://www.ex-parrot.com/~pete/upside-down-ternet.html

I kinda want my neighbours to steal my net now

Deception · 23 Feb 2012 at 15:50

mrbell1984 said:
Why don't you just remove the guest network?

He would then need to make his main wireless WEP too (because he wants to use the DS), so the thief in question will just crack the main WEP and connect again.

nitram100 · 23 Feb 2012 at 15:52

Ok guys, I just went ahead and filtered the MAC address and he hasn't reconnected. Will monitor to make sure he doesn't try any other dodgy business! Have also put my known wireless devices in trusted devices list.

Thanks for the help!