CarvedDuck
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OK, not what you think, but I am wondering if my Modem is being hacked into. Had some new neighbors move in two weeks back. I can see their wifi and I am sure they can see mine.
I am using an Actiontec GT784wn DSL, WAP2/PSK and a long random character Pass Key and the router set to NAT only, so I think it should be secure. It all works fine and streams Netflix like a champ using just wifi.
But, when I go to access the Modem firmware it refuses to connect. I have to tun off the modem an then on again, let it reboot and then I can access it. About half an hour later, if I try to access it, it times out again. Turn-off, turn on and it's OK again for a short while.
Now, if I turn off wifi and just use a cable, this never happens. I can access it when I like.
Thoughts? Could these reclusive new neighbors be tinkering with my wifi stuff?
So, if you can hack a Modem, then please tell me what I need to do for peace of mind to prevent the possibility of intrusion.
Thanks
I am using an Actiontec GT784wn DSL, WAP2/PSK and a long random character Pass Key and the router set to NAT only, so I think it should be secure. It all works fine and streams Netflix like a champ using just wifi.
But, when I go to access the Modem firmware it refuses to connect. I have to tun off the modem an then on again, let it reboot and then I can access it. About half an hour later, if I try to access it, it times out again. Turn-off, turn on and it's OK again for a short while.
Now, if I turn off wifi and just use a cable, this never happens. I can access it when I like.
Thoughts? Could these reclusive new neighbors be tinkering with my wifi stuff?
So, if you can hack a Modem, then please tell me what I need to do for peace of mind to prevent the possibility of intrusion.
Thanks
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- win8.1
- Computer type
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Acer V5
- CPU
- i5
- Memory
- 6GB
- Hard Drives
- 240GB Sandisk SSD
- Internet Speed
- 4G/LTE