Windows 10 Unrecognized Users on Wi-Fi: Concerns About Security and Laptop Waking Issues

Neemobeer

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• Sep 7, 2019

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Those are not usernames. They are SSIDs of other people's wireless networks

 

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Istiak

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• Sep 8, 2019

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rjlocal22 said:

When I click on "Internet Access" Icon on the taskbar, I see a list of user names that I do not know. Does this mean these users are getting a free ride on my wifi?
Also I find my laptop wakes up from sleep on its own and I wonder if its related to this issue?

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Those are not User of your connection, It means that wifi or hotspot is available near you

 

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rjlocal22

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• Sep 8, 2019

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Thanks,
I was concerned about security.

 

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• Mar 2, 2020

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It means that that wi-fi is nearby your laptop.
No need to worry about that.
You can't connect to them until you have the password.

 

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