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How can i stop connecting to other networks?
« on: 05/12/2008 13:22:48 »
Almost daily now, i come home to find that I am wirelessly connected to a neighbours unsecure network. How do i stop windows connecting to other networks?
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  • How can i stop connecting to other networks?
    « Reply #1 on: 05/12/2008 13:47:06 »
    try using a fixed IP

    or you could change the order of prefered networks, I think your neighbours will be further up the list than your own.
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    How can i stop connecting to other networks?
    « Reply #2 on: 05/12/2008 13:49:02 »
    Ideally, I would like to disable all "prefered" networks except my own. Is that possible?
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