Unidentified Network Public Network

Aucka

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Hi, I've had this for some time, but I rebooted my PC to get a message on the right side of my screen (Windows 8) asking me if I'd like to join some network. I stupidly clicked it without actually thinking about it (I had previously actually tried to connect my Windows 7 laptop to my desktop and failed and was thinking this was that). But after clicking yes I had second thoughts and wondered exactly what I had accepted. Did it open my PC/Internet to hacking or something? I've attached a pic of my Network Connections and Network Sharing Information (with personal information blacked out). Have I done something silly? Is this dangerous? If so, how do I undo? And what's with the Network 3 thing? Why isn't it Network 2? My internet works fine (with the occasional hick-up, simply requiring fixing with the usual tools). Are there any problems? Should I be worried?
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Anyone? I've seen posts regarding how to make it private, but not posts explaining whether it is a problem or not, and why. I want to know whether it's OK or whether I should actually follow instructions to make it private.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
[DEL]I also have an unidentified network that's public I am connected to, but it been there for a while and it hasn't been a problem, so you shouldn't be worried. Also, is your PC wireless or wired?[/DEL]

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What I said is wrong - look at the post below me
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
I also have an unidentified network that's public I am connected to, but it been there for a while and it hasn't been a problem, so you shouldn't be worried. Also, is your PC wireless or wired?
Um yes you should be concerned. For all anyone knows, that "Unknown" network could be a Honeypot, siphoning off important private information.

Never connect to a unknown WiFi hotspot, without realizing the security consequences.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Mint 17.2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C850D-st3nx1
    CPU
    AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics 1.40 GHZ
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M500 240GB SSD
    Mouse
    Logitech M525
    Internet Speed
    45/6 - ATT U-Verse
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    None needed. It is Linux.
    Other Info
    Arris NVG589 Gateway; Router - Cisco RV320; Switch - Netgear GS108 8-Port Switch & Trendnet TEG-S50g 5-Port Switch; Access Points - Engenius ECB350, Trendnet TEW-638APB; NAS - Lenovo ix2-4; Printer - Brother HL-2280DW; Air Print Server - Lantronix XPrintServer

    A/V UPS - Tripp-Lite Smart 1500LCD 1500 Va/900 W.
For view of available wi-fi devices, use inSSIDer from Metageek...or inSSIDer by MetaGeek. I it is free and safe. Must use a machine that is using wi-fi at the moment. This may identify the network you are seeking.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    Intel i5-4460
    Motherboard
    GA-H97-D3H
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance 2 X 8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Geforce GTX750Ti
    Monitor(s) Displays
    TBA
    Screen Resolution
    TBA
    Hard Drives
    WD5000AAKX
    PSU
    Antec Neo HE650
    Case
    Apevia X-Trooper
    Cooling
    Intel fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK520
    Mouse
    Logitech MK520
    Internet Speed
    20 Mbs
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Several
    Other Info
    Brand new build August 2015
For view of available wi-fi devices, use inSSIDer from Metageek...or inSSIDer by MetaGeek. I it is free and safe. Must use a machine that is using wi-fi at the moment. This may identify the network you are seeking.
inSSIDer is no longer a free software. The older version that the author of the program kept in an archive. It has now been removed.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Mint 17.2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C850D-st3nx1
    CPU
    AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics 1.40 GHZ
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M500 240GB SSD
    Mouse
    Logitech M525
    Internet Speed
    45/6 - ATT U-Verse
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    None needed. It is Linux.
    Other Info
    Arris NVG589 Gateway; Router - Cisco RV320; Switch - Netgear GS108 8-Port Switch & Trendnet TEG-S50g 5-Port Switch; Access Points - Engenius ECB350, Trendnet TEW-638APB; NAS - Lenovo ix2-4; Printer - Brother HL-2280DW; Air Print Server - Lantronix XPrintServer

    A/V UPS - Tripp-Lite Smart 1500LCD 1500 Va/900 W.
Thanks broe23. I use inSSIDer 3, which was free at the time I downloaded it. I do not use this app because of spying, only interested in how many neighbors are running wifi. I use a Buffalo router that allows me to put my three machines on 5GHz...nobody else there.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    Intel i5-4460
    Motherboard
    GA-H97-D3H
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance 2 X 8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Geforce GTX750Ti
    Monitor(s) Displays
    TBA
    Screen Resolution
    TBA
    Hard Drives
    WD5000AAKX
    PSU
    Antec Neo HE650
    Case
    Apevia X-Trooper
    Cooling
    Intel fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK520
    Mouse
    Logitech MK520
    Internet Speed
    20 Mbs
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Several
    Other Info
    Brand new build August 2015
Thanks broe23. I use inSSIDer 3, which was free at the time I downloaded it. I do not use this app because of spying, only interested in how many neighbors are running wifi. I use a Buffalo router that allows me to put my three machines on 5GHz...nobody else there.
inSSIDer is not a spying software. No one even knows that you are using it. It does not sniff anything on those access points that it is seeing.

It is like standing outside and looking down the street at all of your neighbors houses, is all inSSIDer is doing. The one reason that those who are having disconnect issues, or set up Wireless Networks. Is to make sure that you are not on a Crowded or congested channel or channels if dual or Tri Band.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Mint 17.2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C850D-st3nx1
    CPU
    AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics 1.40 GHZ
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M500 240GB SSD
    Mouse
    Logitech M525
    Internet Speed
    45/6 - ATT U-Verse
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    None needed. It is Linux.
    Other Info
    Arris NVG589 Gateway; Router - Cisco RV320; Switch - Netgear GS108 8-Port Switch & Trendnet TEG-S50g 5-Port Switch; Access Points - Engenius ECB350, Trendnet TEW-638APB; NAS - Lenovo ix2-4; Printer - Brother HL-2280DW; Air Print Server - Lantronix XPrintServer

    A/V UPS - Tripp-Lite Smart 1500LCD 1500 Va/900 W.
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