This is not an unusual practice. Here in Eastern MA, Comcast sends out their linksys router with wireless enabled by default and no WEP key. I've talked to people who have no idea its even activated.
To make it worse, Comcast's webpage is misleading, as to the untrained eye (most everyday users) it appears that the security is already enabled, especially if you let comcast install it. The fact is that very few of the techs actually enable WEP. There is a reason that the majority of Eastern MA is a big "free linksys" network. I've noticed the same problem (to a lesser extent) in NYC (I've been there for business lately), lots of default SSIDs for the various ISPs (Comcast, Road Runner, etc). I can't imagine they are all using wireless, especially in a 500sq foot Manhattan apartment. Then again I guess its not so bad, because it makes it pretty easy to get online no matter where ever I go. -Justin >> Great. In effect, SBC is sending out DSL routers with transmitters turned on polluting the spectrum, when in fact, some clients are not even using the devices. Just what we need... << _______________________________________________ BAWUG's general wireless chat mailing list [unsubscribe] http://lists.bawug.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
