Re: Elementary newbie question

[Ted <ted99@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Adrian C wrote:
> Ted wrote:
> > When the laptop is off and the only connection to the internet is 
> > through the pc cable connected linksys, is the linksys still 
> > broadcasting?
>
> Yes. But barely.
>
> It will be having a chat with your neighbours WiFi equipment until they 
> (hopefully) mismatch your security passwords (WPA) and fail to connect.
>
> You can reduce this activity by setting the "broadcast SSID" function to 
> "off" so they won't find your router (but ensure your laptop does 
> remember what SSID is in use!)

I just powered up my laptop for the first time without 
having installed the wireless router and the laptop was 
connected to the internet! I assume I was picking up someone 
else's wireless network.

Ted