Re: Is my network secure?

Gus,

It could be that what you saw was no more than a neighbor trying to
connect and was refused because the security or encryption was not
right as it should be. The fact of the connection was attempted does
not neccessarily mean that there was a problem. the device trying to
connect may simply have been using a broadcast SSID, or if you have not
changed your SSID from the default of your router or access point.

I do have a question do you have Broadcastt SSID turned off. This will
prevent a device from trying to connect if it is using a broadcast SSID
such as ANY or a blank SSID. It does not stop beacons with your SSID
from being sent out over the air as many people think.

.

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