On Sun, 06 Jan 2008 22:54:31 +0000, Chrome Boy wrote:
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> Hello Group
> I recently acquired via a prize draw a brand new super-dooper ACER LAPTOP
> with VISTA HOME PREMIUM and WI/FI too.
> I already have a PC with XP which I use with a DIAL-UP connection.
> I have NOT installed anything on the laptop and yet when I switch it on it
> automatically connects to the internet.
> I have downloaded files and programs at incredible speeds but I have no idea
> who I am connecting with.
> I contacted the company who supplied the Laptop (ACER) who referred me to
> the company who held the prize draw but they have not replied (after 2
> weeks).
> Can any one give me an idea who/how I am connecting please.
> I wouldn't like a whopping big phone bill or be found connecting via someone
> else's broadband or cable network.
> Hope someone can help
> TIA
> John Murphy
I would assume you are picking up a neighbor's wireless LAN - he's
probably connected to a broadband service. That will continue to work
until the neighbor decides to secure his LAN.