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Neighbours and my WIFI

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Imrubbishatuserables · 19/04/2020 21:15

Hey!
Straight to point I got a new neighbour in my block of flat a few months ago and she asked for my wifi password to connect her console to so they could watch netflix.. i thought why not.. one other thing connected to it wont harm and she has just moved in.. it's her first home she hasn't had chance to set up her own yet. She then gets a new tv in the last few weeks and connects to my wifi but she has also connected her phone and her mates phone to it as well as they are picking up our google speakers on the network her mate joked they should play songs through my sons one in his room from their phones. So I have no idea how to change the password but would I be unreasonable to turn it off every night at 8PM? Considering we are in lockdown and she cant get her own during this time as they will need to come and connect it up. Previous tenant in that flat never had wifi either.

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ScrumptiousBears · 20/04/2020 18:21

Has she knocked yet OP?

As some have already mentioned it's not the CFuckery that's the problem it's what she may do on the internet and the IP address gets traced to your internet connection. That produces a whole other set of issues that you really don't want. Yes I get that the bill payer isn't automatically guilty but Police will turn your place over looking for the devices involved in any illegal shenanigans and no one wants neighbours to see the Police removing devices from your home address.

irishpeggyrose3 · 20/04/2020 18:22

You can call you internet provider and just have all devices disconnected . It then means everyone will have to reconnect to your WiFi . You can also login to your account online and discount all devices that way and change password at the same time . And sadly people take advantage of your kindness.

Meeeh · 20/04/2020 18:24

OP HAS CHANGED HER PASSWORD SO STOP REPEATING THAT STERLING ADVICE POEPLE Grin

@Imrubbishatuserables we do need an update though....

IceCreamWaffles · 20/04/2020 18:26

Could of just changed your password OP.

NotSorry · 20/04/2020 18:29

FFS! Does nobody bother to read the thread before posting! OP has changed the password

No they don't, they think that after 250 posts that no-one has already thought of it

OVienna · 20/04/2020 18:29

Is anyone running a sweepstakes for the Mumsnet CF 2020 awards, COVID-19 category? Can I nominate the neighbour if she comes back and asks for it?

BookWitch · 20/04/2020 18:30

Is Change the Password the new Cancel the Cheque?

NellieN · 20/04/2020 18:34

The word Parasite springs to mind!

ilsb · 20/04/2020 18:35

I would tell her that you are struggling to get wifi now as there are so many people using it and that you will have to stop her using it.
Like the others have said, you are responsible for anything that she downloads.

ProfessionalWeirdo · 20/04/2020 18:36

Glad to see you've got it sorted, OP. But please let us know if CF neighbour comes asking why it's not working!

altiara · 20/04/2020 18:37

If she knocks, can you ask to borrow her wi-fi for 4 months as you can’t afford yours Grin

ilsb · 20/04/2020 18:37

If you don't know how to change the password, ring your internet provider and ask them to tell you how to do it.

Michellelovesizzy · 20/04/2020 18:45

If the have the cheek 2 ask u y it isnt workin.... i would just did u think i was going to pay ur wifi bill. U checky fucker

DuckbilledSplatterPuff · 20/04/2020 18:47

Op as she sounds like A grade CF. I would go with the too expensive now using phone as hotspot statement. And repeat repeat because as a true CF if you say too much or make too many apologies or excuses she will chisel into that and start suggesting how you can continue to help her out.
Also if there is a flat denial there is a possibility she could get nasty and you do t need the stress.
Also don’t discuss any of your work info with her, furlough etc. Give CFs as little info as possible. She sees it as her god given right to sponge off you. She doesn’t understand the principle of being nice to neighbours.
The comments about spying on your son even if she claims it was a so called joke are absolutely disgusting and show she has zero respect for you or your son. This is one where you smile and wave whilst keeping well clear of her and tell your son the same. Any questions she asks him ( and I bet she will!) he can just reply I dont know you’ll have to ask my mum. And repeat
Her friends sound completely shitty too. With even less respect for you than she has. Who knows how crap and enroaching their behaviour could be if you continue contact. Cut them out of your life completely and warn your son off them too. But do it in a way that is not too obvious, lockdown is ideal time and there are nicer people out there.

Mustbethewine · 20/04/2020 18:51

I don't think you need to stop being kind OP, I think you just need to understand when people are taking the Mickey. Your neighbour is a CF. Not only did she use a service you paid for for months but she also let her friends use it too! I hope it dawns on her very quickly that she no longer has access to your internet. CF!!

Rachel1874 · 20/04/2020 18:52

Get that password changed, look it up call your supplier, whatever but get it changed and boot them off.

Isleepinahedgefund · 20/04/2020 18:54

Cancel the cheque

FallonSwift · 20/04/2020 18:55

OP HAS CHANGED THE PASSWORD.

I REPEAT; SHE HAS CHANGED THE PASSWORD.

helpIhateclothesshopping · 20/04/2020 19:02

They are definitely CFs. That password needs changing pronto. With your WiFi exposed they could hack your banking as well as the obvious risks of downloading inappropriate content and blaming you for it. If they haven't got their own sorted out, that is their problem and definitely not yours. Don't feel guilty. I certainly wouldn't be sharing Netflix etc for free, if you have more devices they charge you more. Do they expect you to pay for their grocery shopping or petrol as well? Go with the I have been told by by boss I need a secure connection option if it makes you feel better but get it sorted.

Lillyringlet · 20/04/2020 19:07

I think CF goes to muddy puddles neighbours. Her threads have been going on a year now so technically could be classed as 2019 though...

MadeForThis · 20/04/2020 19:09

Whatever you do don't apologise.

YellowDiamond · 20/04/2020 19:18

Well done on changing the password. Don't apologise or gives excuses. Say as little as possible. You have to protect your son

IceCreamWaffles · 20/04/2020 19:19

OP, the solution has been mentioned loads of times in this thread already. You need to change the password.

urkidding · 20/04/2020 19:26

I moved house, and got my WiFi a week later. The Wi Fi companies are still working. My kind neighbour let me use his and I was very grateful and used it only on my phone.

I use Talk Talk and they use BT engineers for connecting to their network, who go in touch with me.

urkidding · 20/04/2020 19:27

I moved on the 29th.