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The thread discusses a user's concern about unfamiliar names appearing under "Internet Access" on their Windows taskbar, initially fearing unauthorized access. Respondents clarify that these are actually nearby Wi-Fi network SSIDs, not individual users, and that security is not necessarily compromised since connections require passwords. Overall, the consensus reassures the original poster that there is no immediate security threat.
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rjlocal22

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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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Neemobeer

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

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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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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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