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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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Imrubbishatuserables · 19/04/2020 23:29

She said it to my face earlier today that's what's made me post this.

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WhatchaMaCalllit · 19/04/2020 23:32

What did she say to your face earlier?

lifeisgoodmostofthetime · 19/04/2020 23:40

Your a nice person op. Nothing wrong in that. I've done the same and then realised I shouldn't have and the consequences of letting them use it.

bluebell34567 · 19/04/2020 23:59

it should be easy to change password. do it asap. say router becomes very slow when many devices are connected.
also, turning off router may not be a good idea. the company where you got it from might do updates on routers from time to time, especially at night when there isnt supposed to be much activity.

monkeymonkey2010 · 20/04/2020 00:26

WhatchaMaCalllit
This was the question posted by someone else - How did you hear your neighbour's friend joking about disturbing your son?

Ginkypig · 20/04/2020 00:32

She's going to be at your door knocking and acting like you are being unreasonable but don't give in!

4 fucking months! Plenty time to sort it!

expat101 · 20/04/2020 00:41

She would have been able to pre-download netflix movies and the like during the times you did have it turn on, for when you were turning it off.

I'm surprised she and her friend, haven't put you over your limit or are you on an unlimited plan?

Justaboy · 20/04/2020 00:44

We have got a "Guest" channel thats not on our LAN network that the one all of our stuff connectes to, so anyone who is really a short term user can be accomodated.

We once let one of our neighbours borrow it for a while whilst building works were under progress but they said thanks with a few bottles of a rather nice vintage:)

Qgardens · 20/04/2020 00:48

I hope she doesn't get funny with you when she realises.

returnofthecat · 20/04/2020 00:51

If she asks again... "I didn't realise you were still using it, I told you the details four months ago so you could use it for a few days whilst you were getting your own internet sorted. Oh dear. Unfortunately, my work won't allow me to share my wifi anymore - some sort of security business, I think."

safariboot · 20/04/2020 00:54

Your neighbours are right cheeky freeloaders!

And they've also themselves revealed how much risk this puts you at. On most home routers, everything connected to the wifi can "see" everything else connected to the wifi. There's the potential for hacking and virus spread between them.

Riv · 20/04/2020 00:54

You do know that if she (or one of her mates) downloads anything dodgy you will be prosecuted for it. Anything accessed via your Wi-Fi logged on your account and is your responsibility. Even if it’s done by another adult in another house.
Hope you have got a good virus killer and firewall too! They could easily accidentally download a virus into your router.

FortunesFave · 20/04/2020 00:55

God people are hysterical! OP....just phone your provider....they talk you through it step by step.....they tell you exactly what to do.

Then tell your neighbour you've had issues with a dodgy pop up and your provider changed the password and you don't know it.

Can't find it. If they keep asking for it....and they will....just repeat "Oh sorry, no...no idea what it is! But I'm with XProvider and they're good so give them a call to get set up with your own WIFI"

I gave my old neighbour my password.....I did it because she was a lone parent aged 22 with no help from anyone and she struggled badly.

I have and had no qualms about that. BUt I knew the risks....you seem a bit naive. Do as I say and don't let them bully you.

lalafafa · 20/04/2020 00:56

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Riv · 20/04/2020 01:00

Well done for changing the router name and password op. It’s the best and safest plan and I suspect you didn’t find it as hard as you expected.

MamaFrey29 · 20/04/2020 01:02

Oh no op Sad

Merlin3189 · 20/04/2020 01:18

Like everyone else says, don't share your password. Change it now. If you don't know how, call your supplier and I'm sure their support will talk you through it (they won't want you sharing.)
Most internet providers use the same cable companies, often BT Outreach, to provide services. So they're almost certainly still able to connect people.

HavenDilemma · 20/04/2020 01:19

Ha! She'll have figured out why you've switched it off and will be kicking herself! Well it serves her right! @Imrubbishatuserables

TehBewilderness · 20/04/2020 01:57

I am gobsmacked that the neighbor would tell you they joke about intruding on your children like that after having taken over your entire system for their use.
I am glad you were able to figure out how to stop them.

tinytemper66 · 20/04/2020 07:42

You don't owe her an explanation. Just ignore her and do not give it out again.

Elouera · 20/04/2020 08:06

Well done for changing the codes. IF she does come to the door, just says its due to running slow/work security etc. You should also laugh, and say
'Surely you aren't still using MY WIFI are you, not after 4mths- hahahah. 4mths for free is pretty good don't you think???'
Then close the door!

clareOclareO · 20/04/2020 08:17

If she - or anyone else - asks for your wifi, just say this:

"I cancelled my contract with XYZ because it was too expensive. They disconnected me yesterday. I now use my phone as a wifi hotspot, I just turn it on when I need it. I've got unlimited data on my phone, no point paying twice for internet."

I did that with my neighbour (which was lucky, because it turned out he was a sex offender).

CheriLittlebottom · 20/04/2020 08:44

If she kicks off, turn it back onto her.

"I had no idea you were still using it! You were only meant to be using it for a few days. As you've been using it for four months I expect you to pay half of the costs for those months. That comes to £X. Please arrange to make the payment as soon as possible. You can pay the money owed directly into my bank account - 12 34 56 12345678. I see your having used it without offering to pay for it as very dishonest so I will most definitely not be sharing the new password."

You won't ever get paid but the thought that continuing to contact you about it could result in demands for payment should put her off annoying you about it.

CoraPirbright · 20/04/2020 08:47

Oh that’s a good way of approaching it clareO. I would use that excuse OP!

TreeTopTim · 20/04/2020 09:01

Glad you managed to change the password. This morning I would check that all of your devices are not automatically connecting to your router.

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