> Robirdman wrote:
>> As I try to solve my file sharingm I see that there are 3 other
>> networks in the wireless connection2 properties.  I don't know how
>> they got thereor what they are.  One Tracy, in the second box keeps
>> moving to the top , though I have moved mine and deleted it.  Are
>> these roamers gaining access to my network?  How can I get rid of
>> them?
>
> Wireless works in the air so you will see other people's wireless
> networks. "Tracy" is probably a neighbor. If what you are seeing is in
> the "available networks" area (it isn't clear from your post where
> exactly you are looking), those are not *people* using *your* network;
> those are *networks* that your wireless adapter picks up.
>
> To insure that *your* wireless connection is secure, see:
>
> http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
> MVP Barb Bowman on wireless security - http://tinyurl.com/56fc5
> Tom's Hardware Wireless Security FAQs
> http://www.tomsnetworking.com/2006/06/30/wireless_faq_security/index.html
>
>
> Malke

"Joan Archer" wrote:

> Malke I've just noticed that the link to Tomsnetworking in your post does
> not work anymore.
> Joan
>
>
> Malke wrote:
> > Robirdman wrote:
> >> As I try to solve my file sharingm I see that there are 3 other
> >> networks in the wireless connection2 properties.  I don't know how
> >> they got thereor what they are.  One Tracy, in the second box keeps
> >> moving to the top , though I have moved mine and deleted it.  Are
> >> these roamers gaining access to my network?  How can I get rid of
> >> them?
> >
> > Wireless works in the air so you will see other people's wireless
> > networks. "Tracy" is probably a neighbor. If what you are seeing is in
> > the "available networks" area (it isn't clear from your post where
> > exactly you are looking), those are not *people* using *your* network;
> > those are *networks* that your wireless adapter picks up.
> >
> > To insure that *your* wireless connection is secure, see:
> >
> > http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
> > MVP Barb Bowman on wireless security - http://tinyurl.com/56fc5
> > Tom's Hardware Wireless Security FAQs
> > http://www.tomsnetworking.com/2006/06/30/wireless_faq_security/index.html
> >
> >
> > Malke
>
>
>

"Robirdman" <Robird***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:95DA574F-BC1B-48FD-A9AB-5FB219FAB095@microsoft.com...
>
> --
> Robirdman
> Wow this is getting so complicated.  On the one hand I have posted
> extensively about no longer being even able to see the my own computers on
> "my" network, so it seems it is only secure from myself
>
> I didn't realize that I was being too possessive using "my" network
> without
> parentheses, if effect claiming an undeserved ownership, and did not mean
> to
> cause any offense.
>
> However the link uses such language as in:
> "If using the measures mentioned in this page do not Help and some else's
> Wireless Network is actually logging into your Network"
>
>
> "Joan Archer" wrote:
>
>> Malke I've just noticed that the link to Tomsnetworking in your post does
>> not work anymore.
>> Joan
>>
>>
>> Malke wrote:
>> > Robirdman wrote:
>> >> As I try to solve my file sharingm I see that there are 3 other
>> >> networks in the wireless connection2 properties.  I don't know how
>> >> they got thereor what they are.  One Tracy, in the second box keeps
>> >> moving to the top , though I have moved mine and deleted it.  Are
>> >> these roamers gaining access to my network?  How can I get rid of
>> >> them?
>> >
>> > Wireless works in the air so you will see other people's wireless
>> > networks. "Tracy" is probably a neighbor. If what you are seeing is in
>> > the "available networks" area (it isn't clear from your post where
>> > exactly you are looking), those are not *people* using *your* network;
>> > those are *networks* that your wireless adapter picks up.
>> >
>> > To insure that *your* wireless connection is secure, see:
>> >
>> > http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
>> > MVP Barb Bowman on wireless security - http://tinyurl.com/56fc5
>> > Tom's Hardware Wireless Security FAQs
>> > http://www.tomsnetworking.com/2006/06/30/wireless_faq_security/index.html
>> >
>> >
>> > Malke
>>
>>
>>

> Malke wrote:
>> Joan Archer wrote:
>>> Malke I've just noticed that the link to Tomsnetworking in your post
>>> does not work anymore.
>>> Joan
>> Thanks very much, Joan. With the huge collection of tech support
>> links I have, sometimes an old one slips past me. I've started trying
>> to remember to check the older ones before posting but sometimes I
>> forget or am in a hurry. I appreciate the heads-up and I'll remove or
>> change that link.
>>
>>
>> Malke
>
> You're welcome glad I could help, I also saw this morning that you have
> had another accolade given to you with regards a fix. I'll just say
> Patty/Computer Haven <g>
> Joan
>
>