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strange broadband connection

  • 17-09-2004 4:55pm
    #1
    confusednevin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭


    hey,
    I ordered broadband free trial and a wireless connection the other week. The package arrived today with no mention of wireless connection. I rang back and asked them about it and they said they forgot to send it out. So I connected the broadband anyway and everything was fine.
    But I disconnected the wires and i was still online! So I plugged out all connections to the router and im still online.
    My laptop couldnt access wireless in the house before i tried!!! Any ideas?


Comments

  • #2
    MacGyver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 573 ✭✭✭MacGyver


    the new modem eircon are supplying is actually a wireless router too. i thought i was in the same situation and didnt spot it until after i rang them and told them they didnt send it out. still not online tho they've lost my order three times even after sending me out the equipment. :rolleyes:


  • #3
    davewcelbridge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭davewcelbridge


    IF your router is defintely not plugged in, then the only thing that makes sense is that a neighbour has a wireless network, with their DSL shared openly. Your laptop will connect to any available network and automatically configure a defualt gateway too.

    If this is the case, be very careful as using someone elses network is kinda illegal.

    (I get reception from a neighbours wireless router node in my house, and am on the internet from that now, however i have permission)


  • #4
    confusednevin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭confusednevin


    it doesnt make sense though because i couldnt get a wireless connection untill i got the box sent to the house
    :confused:


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