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Edgewardb

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I encrypt my router with a WEP security since I don't think it matter since I live in a suburb.
A moment from while I am typing this post, my internet suddenly became slow as in I couldn't access some websites, go on google and stuff like that.
But after I pull the plug on my router and replug it my internet was fine.
What do you think happen? I am using a linksys router.
 
Kaido

Kaido

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Could be spyware.
Could be windows.
Could be a bad router.
Could be an overheating router.
Could be a trojan.
Could be a wardriver.

Install CCleaner, Adaware, Spybot, Avast, ZoneAlarm, Firefox with Adblock Plus, and the latest Windows updates. Change your security to WPA-PSK TKIP or AES. Or buy a Mac. Or setup a Pfsense router.
 
Arcadio

Arcadio

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Originally posted by: Edgewardb
I encrypt my router with a WEP security since I don't think it matter since I live in a suburb.
A moment from while I am typing this post, my internet suddenly became slow as in I couldn't access some websites, go on google and stuff like that.
But after I pull the plug on my router and replug it my internet was fine.
What do you think happen? I am using a linksys router.
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So you started making a post about a problem which occurred while you were making this post?
 
Locut0s

Locut0s

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Originally posted by: Edgewardb
I encrypt my router with a WEP security since I don't think it matter since I live in a suburb.
A moment from while I am typing this post, my internet suddenly became slow as in I couldn't access some websites, go on google and stuff like that.
But after I pull the plug on my router and replug it my internet was fine.
What do you think happen? I am using a linksys router.
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There's no way to possibly tell with that little info. Could have been a problem with your ISP, the router itself, your computer, or a hacker, no way to narrow it down. Why use WEP even if you are in the suburbs though? Considering how easy it is to break WEP isn't really security any more.
 
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Edgewardb

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Originally posted by: Locut0s
Originally posted by: Edgewardb
I encrypt my router with a WEP security since I don't think it matter since I live in a suburb.
A moment from while I am typing this post, my internet suddenly became slow as in I couldn't access some websites, go on google and stuff like that.
But after I pull the plug on my router and replug it my internet was fine.
What do you think happen? I am using a linksys router.
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There's no way to possibly tell with that little info. Could have been a problem with your ISP, the router itself, your computer, or a hacker, no way to narrow it down. Why use WEP even if you are in the suburbs though? Considering how easy it is to break WEP isn't really security any more.
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Well after I restart my router it ran back to normal.
 
fatpat268

fatpat268

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Originally posted by: Edgewardb
Originally posted by: Locut0s
Originally posted by: Edgewardb
I encrypt my router with a WEP security since I don't think it matter since I live in a suburb.
A moment from while I am typing this post, my internet suddenly became slow as in I couldn't access some websites, go on google and stuff like that.
But after I pull the plug on my router and replug it my internet was fine.
What do you think happen? I am using a linksys router.
Click to expand...

There's no way to possibly tell with that little info. Could have been a problem with your ISP, the router itself, your computer, or a hacker, no way to narrow it down. Why use WEP even if you are in the suburbs though? Considering how easy it is to break WEP isn't really security any more.
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Well after I restart my router it ran back to normal.
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Don't worry about it. Sometimes routers can lock up or slow down, and a power cycle is a quick to fix it.

Usually if I ever have an internet problem, the first thing I do is power cycle both the modem and router. It fixes my problem ~80% of the time.

Originally posted by: alfa147x
wtf is it up with not being able to post in the RIGHT FUCKING SECTION !!!!


NEED SOME HELP??
http://forums.anandtech.com/ca...tid=36&flcache=7364163
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Don't have a heart attack now...
 
Leros

Leros

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Jul 11, 2004
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WEP is easily crackable these days.

It probably wasn't somebody, but change it over to WPA2 anyway.
 
Muadib

Muadib

Lifer
May 30, 2000
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Originally posted by: I Saw OJ
Why dont you check the router and find out?
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Because linksys has the worst firmware I've ever seen. The logs on mine were totally useless, until I installed DD-WRT. The OP should do the same. I also recommend getting Tcpview, and see what is going out on your pc.

I encrypt my router with a WEP security since I don't think it matter since I live in a suburb.
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This statement really cracked me up. How many hackers have you met that were from the hood?:p
 
EMPshockwave82

EMPshockwave82

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Not sure what it could be.

For security I use:
WPA2-PSK
a 15 digit key
a hidden SSID
my SSID uses upper and lower case (from my experience the SSID is case sensitive)
and MAC address filtering
 
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Lonyo

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You could always check the DHCP client list and see if there are any MAC addresses beyond what there should be.
 
olds

olds

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Sounds like a classic case of warlogging. You'd better format and reinstall right away before they get permanent access.
 
JulesMaximus

JulesMaximus

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Jul 3, 2003
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Originally posted by: EMPshockwave82
Not sure what it could be.

For security I use:
WPA2-PSK
a 15 digit key
a hidden SSID
my SSID uses upper and lower case (from my experience the SSID is case sensitive)
and MAC address filtering
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I do this.

Oh, and why did you post this in OT? :confused:
 
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