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Next door asking for WiFi password

461 replies

Sparkles556 · 09/05/2021 12:21

Just want to start by saying I would do anything for anyone but I’m not quite sure we have done the right thing. Last night next door knocked on asking if they could have the WiFi password. I didn’t answer as I was upstairs, so DP did and he gave it her. Now, they aren’t my favourite people (putting that nicely) I put a thread a bit back saying how much of a nightmare they are. Not really sure why DP gave it her to be honest. I’m really paranoid now they have it. Does anyone know if they could do anything dodgy with it? I might be sounding dramatic but if so, could I change my WiFi password and would that kick them off it?

OP posts:
mynameisbrian · 09/05/2021 15:10

I had a new neighbour move in and they caught me off guard asking for the password. Said they were waiting for theres to be set up. Gave it but was anxious...we have two wifi points in our home and password is different for each. I only gave one. I noticed our wifi was slow so logged on and checked what devices were using my wifi, there was a long list and most werent mine or my kids. I changed the password. They appeared two days later asking if i had any problems with my wifi, said nope it was all fine. They appeared a day after that demanding the password as the wife had urgent work to do. My eldest son said sorry but my mother is busy and I am not sharing it. The cheekie fuckers had been using it for 6 mths. When they moved out the next neighbours asked and I said 'no'. Change the password- it is very easy to do

NewlyGranny · 09/05/2021 15:12

If they've been in a few months, they've had sufficient time to set their internet up.

BluebellsGreenbells · 09/05/2021 15:12

Why should OP pay for the neighbors WiFi?

Do they give them half the food shop and pay half their heating bills?

They can get their own!

billy1966 · 09/05/2021 15:18

Your partner is a liability OP.
What a twit🙄

Groovee · 09/05/2021 15:19

Switch it off after Googling how to change it. And tell DP the word is no next time.

PastelLampshade · 09/05/2021 15:19

Have you managed to change it?

toocold54 · 09/05/2021 15:22

Omg!
To even ask for it and not explain why they must already know you are mugs. They’ll be using your water and electricity next!

Definitely change the password (I’m not sure how) and have a few responses ready in case they ask you for things again.
I struggle to say no too but In this instance I’d have asked why she needed it and then say I’m not comfortable giving out my password as it’s not unlimited and I use a lot myself - something that is still polite but says no. Then if they keep on say “no sorry” then if they get rude then it’s easier for you to say “I have already told you no and you being rude isn’t changing my mind”.

toocold54 · 09/05/2021 15:24

They appeared a day after that demanding the password as the wife had urgent work to do.

I’m shocked that people actually have the nerve.
I’d tell them to go and scrounge off someone else because I’m not paying for their internet usage!

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Sparkles556 · 09/05/2021 15:27

So far I’ve not managed to do it. It’s been asking for things that I don’t know so I have switched it off for now and told DP he can sort it out considering this is all his fault

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frazzledasarock · 09/05/2021 15:29

If you’re unsure how to change it, can you call your internet provider and ask them to talk you through it?

Groovee · 09/05/2021 15:30

I'd call your internet provider. They changed it for us once.

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Sparkles556 · 09/05/2021 15:33

I did think of calling them tomorrow but wasn’t sure if they could help. If DP can’t figure it out then I’ll give them a call

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SirGawain · 09/05/2021 15:35

Just change your password. Someone unscrupulous using you WiFi could get you into all sorts of trouble (eg. If they were downloading porn or drug dealing). Also to those who are saying make this or that excuse remember, you don't owe them any explaination.
In that classic Mumsnet phrase, "no is a complete sentence".

Oblahdeeoblahdoe · 09/05/2021 15:36

Put the name of your router in Google and ask how to change password (maybe don't give it to your DH) Smile

CutieBear · 09/05/2021 15:37

I don’t know what’s worse... the CF asking for a neighbour’s wifi password or your DH being an idiot pushover! Turn off your wifi whilst you search for how to change your wifi password (and so next door can’t continue using it). Which broadband provider are you with? Search their name and then “change wifi password.”

newnortherner111 · 09/05/2021 15:39

Imagine me doing a face palm. Which part of GDPR and basic internet security is difficult for your DH?

Mind you, after reading about the Prime Minister's mobile phone number being publicly available for over ten years, he is not the only one.

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Sparkles556 · 09/05/2021 15:48

Right I’ve gone onto the broadband providers website and the steps on there seem fairly simple. So problem solved I think (and hope). I will be ready for her if she knocks on again once we have changed it (because I reckon she will). This is a neighbour that makes no effort to speak and enjoys having parties until the early hours not caring one bit that we have a 4 year old and a 10 week old. I have told DP not to be such a pushover and to grow a pair of balls in the future

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dapsnotplimsolls · 09/05/2021 15:52

Don't let your DP answer the door over the next 24 hours!

billy1966 · 09/05/2021 15:55

@CutieBear

I don’t know what’s worse... the CF asking for a neighbour’s wifi password or your DH being an idiot pushover! Turn off your wifi whilst you search for how to change your wifi password (and so next door can’t continue using it). Which broadband provider are you with? Search their name and then “change wifi password.”
Definitely the idiot partner!
BelleBlueBell · 09/05/2021 15:55

@dapsnotplimsolls

Don't let your DP answer the door over the next 24 hours!
do make him answer the door, the OP isn't his mummy why should she be left with sorting out his problems?
Noshowlomo · 09/05/2021 15:59

Am I the only one who really wants them to come back so we can be updated that they were told to F off!??
Nice one OP... chancers as they are !

RedcurrantPuff · 09/05/2021 16:02

Why on Earth did he give it to them? Cheeky fuckers. Change the password and tell them they can pay for their own WiFi. Why would they kick off? Do you let them round to use your hot water and leccy as well?

SunshineCake · 09/05/2021 16:02

You really need to do more than hope you have changed it!

Hawkins001 · 09/05/2021 16:10

It's always risky sharing a Wi-Fi, especially if they look up any thing suspicious, on the flip side they may just like looking up pirate cookbooks, and facebook but then you never know

Babyroobs · 09/05/2021 16:12

My cheeky work colleague uses her next door neighbours wifi password all the time.