Jewels
Thanks for following this up. Stuart sent a reply that I believe
describes the situation.
Thank you and everyone for your responses.
Merv
Julie Bedford wrote:
Hi Merv,
Tony from Cevantes motel has replied as follows - sorry not much help.
Regret I'm unable to shed any light onto the network query as we only have a
coin operated public access terminal and never had experience with networks
other than our interoffice one that Elke set up and maintains. She only
works part time for us these days so I can't run it by her until next week
either.
Jewels
Hi Julie
For the ordinary wireless connection I used the Motel's network name
as given to me. And that worked fine.
It was only when I tried the mobile usb plug in and told it not to use
the Motel's network that I got the offer to use belkin54g. Given the
wording of the offer I was fearful it was a rogue network and so
denied access. I was wondering if any one had encountered the same
network and did they use it, with what consequences, if any.
Thank you for your offer to contact the Motel but I am not making a
complaint and this belkin network probably has nothing to do with the
Motel so would not want to raise a concern after enjoying excellent
service from all the staff.
Merv
Julie Bedford wrote:
Hi Merv,
If its of any help, I know the owner of the Cervantes motel and if
you want, I can ask him ?
Cheers
Jewels
On 04/05/2010, at 11:47 AM, Gavin Criddle wrote:
Hi Merv,
I couldn't be sure but perhaps the motel set up the router with the
default settings - what details did the motel give you?
I'd say the belkin54g is probably left open and is offering itself
to your Mac, and your security settings are set to have you confirm
before you join unknown networks.
Gav
On 04/05/2010, at 11:37 AM, Merv Bond wrote:
Gavin, would this mean I would be joining someones private network
or is it an open network? At home if I look at the pull down menu
at the wireless icon I see my own network and one called
Belkin_N1_A1FAEA. Both are locked. I don't remember checking under
the wireless icon for belkin54g but I assume it was not locked.
Strange?
Merv
Gavin Criddle wrote:
Hi Merv,
Sounds like a Belkin router with the default settings.
Gav
On 04/05/2010, at 10:05 AM, Merv Bond wrote:
While spending a few perfect days in Cervantes I connected to the
net using a USB modem. In fact, I didn't need it as the motel was
a hotspot. However I tried it and a message came up, "Your
trusted networks are not available would you like to connect to
belkin54g"? I didn't like the tone of the message so I said no
and used the motel's network.
Any advice on belkin54g?
Cheers
Merv
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