Can someone be stealing my internet connection?

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jorgen1977

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Instead of pondering upon whether someone doing it or not, I would recommend you to use encryption on your router (guessing you're using a wireless one?), so that noone is able to steal it. Check out the manual of your router or find it on the internet.
 
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SamuelAdams

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You can log into your router, usually http://192.168.1.1 and look at the DHCP table, this shows all IP and MAC addresses connected to your network. I wouldn't take any chances though, secure it with WPA. WEP would work too, but it's a little weaker.

Alternatively, you could open the command prompt, (type cmd after clicking run in the start menu). Then type "arp -a". With a space between arp and -a. This will display all ip addresses connected to your network.
 
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MaryA

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Yes it is called leaching! Pasword protect your network. The leach may be on a laptop or maybe just a cell phone. Keep in mind, if they are doing anything illegal it is traced to YOUR ip address.
 
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