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Blocking someone else's extender
Hello All, I work at a public library, and we have an open wireless network. We leave our network, Library, open as to keep things simple for our patrons. A week or two ago, we noticed a Library_...
I would also consider switching the WiFi off when you go home. This way Mr Free Loader can't access it during the night.
Normally I recommend against powering off a router over night as it can shorten the life expectancy of the router.
As for the suggestion of putting up ally foil, this isn't such a bad one. Covering the windows with suitable reflective material could keep the sunlight out and reduce the WiFi signal strength outside the building.
I would also recommend that you consider blocking some sites, such as access to well known gaming and torrent sites. It is possible that this is what Mr Free Loader is using your WiFi for and this would hinder his actions. Should any patrons complain, then a polite response is "It is a library, not somewhere to play on-line games or download illegal material".
Normally I recommend against powering off a router over night as it can shorten the life expectancy of the router.
As for the suggestion of putting up ally foil, this isn't such a bad one. Covering the windows with suitable reflective material could keep the sunlight out and reduce the WiFi signal strength outside the building.
I would also recommend that you consider blocking some sites, such as access to well known gaming and torrent sites. It is possible that this is what Mr Free Loader is using your WiFi for and this would hinder his actions. Should any patrons complain, then a polite response is "It is a library, not somewhere to play on-line games or download illegal material".