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People Share the Best Wi-Fi Network Names They’ve Ever Seen

A great Wi-Fi network name is like a fine wine…it gets better with age. Sometimes, when I’m bored, I’ll just scroll through the neighborhood Wi-Fi names to see what the people who live around me are up to.

Do you encounter funny Wi-Fi names out there in your daily life?

AskReddit users share the funniest Wi-Fi network names they’ve ever seen.

1. I bet a lot of folks fell for that one.

“Hotspot named “I got you” with no password.”

2. That’s how you do it.

“Rebellious Amish Family

Lol after 8 years my highest voted comment is my Wi-Fi name. Which i stole from Reddit the last time this thread was made.

This is the way.”

3. Sounds suspicious to me.

“My guest network is named “Very Free WiFi No Viruses”.”

4. I feel sorry for the person in 47.

“Mine is named “Apt47ShowerCam”. I’m in apartment 46.”

5. Hahaha. That’s good.

“I was at Disneyland resort with my family, and when we were in the parking lot, I looked at the WiFi names and one of them said “34 dollars 4 a f**king waffle”.”

6. Sad, but true.

“Was in a McDonald’s and there was the normal McDonald’s WiFi and then there was one that said “McDonald’s makes you fat bitch”.”

7. Susan…we need to talk.

“We can’t keep doing this Susan.”

8. Wholesome and punny.

“The Promised LAN.”

9. Throwing a wrench in the system.

“Ours is called “No Internet Access” and “5G Network Unavailable”. I confuse myself with it every now and then.”

10. Run for it, Marty!

“Marty McWiFi is one I’ve seen in my neighborhood.”

11. I shouldn’t laugh…but…

“Holy mother of hell.

My grandmother didn’t have wifi and just bought a Iphone (she’s about 72) so, me being the good child I am,I helped her set her wifi up,I asked her simply ‘What would you like your password to be?’ She replied with this….’I’m going to die soon 123’

To this day when I go over,I can still see it on the refrigerator ‘Wifi password;I’m going to die soon 123’.”

12. There’s room for a guest.

“Our neighbor has one that’s “Stay-Off-Asshole.” Which, y’know, sure. But they also have a second, unsecured one: “Stay-Off-Asshole (guest).” I still laugh when I see that.”

13. That’s kind of disturbing.

“2Girls1Router.

My neighbours have this… They’re mother and daughter ?.”

14. Pretty clever.

“Drop it like it’s hotspot.”

15. Let’s end on a high note.

“I BELIEVE WI CAN FI.”

I think it’s about time I rename my Wi-Fi network…now I just feel like a loser.

What do you think? Do you have a funny Wi-Fi name or do you just go with the one the company gives you?

Let us know in the comments! Let’s compare Wi-Fi names!

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This Is How You Can Figure out If Someone Is Stealing Your WiFi

Stealing other people’s WiFi seems to be a common phenomenon. Anything to save money, right? But this sneaky practice causes WiFi speed to slow down considerably, and it’s not sustainable in the long run for anyone involved.

If you suspect that someone may be stealing your precious WiFi, there are a few ways to figure out whether that’s true, Lifehacker reports.

First, you can check the indicator lights on your wireless router. These lights show whether any wireless activity is happening on nearby devices. Shut down all of your own wireless devices — phone, laptop, TV, everything that can connect to the internet — and then see if the light is still blinking. If so, that means there’s another device on the network that’s not yours.

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Second, you can log into the router’s administrative console to see a list of devices on the network. To get into the console, enter your router’s IP address in a web browser window. Then log in — your router’s login information is usually included on its paperwork somewhere. Once you’re in, you’ll see a section called something like Connected Devices, Device Manager, or My Network. This will show you a list of IP addresses, MAC addresses and device names, which you can review to see if there’s anything that doesn’t belong to you.

Last, to take things to the next level, you can use an app that detects whether your WiFi is being leeched, such as MoocherHunter. This will actually tell you the physical location of the WiFi thief!

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After you figure out what’s going on, it’s important to beef up your WiFi security so that the thief can’t get online anymore.

Good luck, bounty hunter!

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Here’s How You Can Get WiFi to Every Part of Your House, Even the ‘Dead Zones’

Even if you pay for WiFi, you may not be able to access the internet from all corners of your home, thanks to those dreaded “dead zones.”

Dead zones are areas of a building that don’t receive a WiFi signal. This can be due to a number of reasons, such as physical barriers.

If you’re tired of suddenly losing your connection when you go into a certain room, try one of these handy solutions, courtesy of Popular Science.

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One thing to keep in mind is that your router should be somewhere toward the center of your home. It should also be as close as possible to the devices that will need it. This may seem obvious, but sometimes, a simple relocation of your router can do the trick.

When you’re choosing a new location, note that WiFi signals have trouble crossing concrete and brick walls. Certain devices can also have an effect on the signal, including microwaves, baby monitors, large fish tanks and Christmas tree lights.

And if you feel limited to putting your router in one spot due to the location of the internet feed, you can always buy a longer connecting cable so that your router can reach the wall from further away.

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You may also want to simply switch out your router for a better, stronger one.

Some companies, such as Google, even offer routers that come with multiple devices automatically, instead of just one. Check out Google Wifi.

You can also try a device to extend the range of your WiFi, such as a WiFi extender, WiFi repeater, WiFi booster, or range extender.

The most effective device for extending the signal, though, is a powerline adapter. This device uses your home’s electrical wiring to transmit WiFi signals to any room in the house. All you need is an outlet that will fit an adapter! This solution can be pricey, but it works well for high speeds. If speed isn’t an issue, WiFi repeaters also work for a cheaper price.

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Lastly, you may want to go old school by using a wired connection instead of just WiFi. Hook up the dead zones with wired connections of their own by simply running a long Ethernet cable from the router into the room (you may need some pins to hold the cable in place). Then set up a second router or a wireless access point on the other end.

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Here’s How You Can Get WiFi to Every Part of Your House, Even the ‘Dead Zones’

Even if you pay for WiFi, you may not be able to access the internet from all corners of your home, thanks to those dreaded “dead zones.”

Dead zones are areas of a building that don’t receive a WiFi signal. This can be due to a number of reasons, such as physical barriers.

If you’re tired of suddenly losing your connection when you go into a certain room, try one of these handy solutions, courtesy of Popular Science.

Photo Credit: iStock

One thing to keep in mind is that your router should be somewhere toward the center of your home. It should also be as close as possible to the devices that will need it. This may seem obvious, but sometimes, a simple relocation of your router can do the trick.

When you’re choosing a new location, note that WiFi signals have trouble crossing concrete and brick walls. Certain devices can also have an effect on the signal, including microwaves, baby monitors, large fish tanks and Christmas tree lights.

And if you feel limited to putting your router in one spot due to the location of the internet feed, you can always buy a longer connecting cable so that your router can reach the wall from further away.

Photo Credit: iStock

You may also want to simply switch out your router for a better, stronger one.

Some companies, such as Google, even offer routers that come with multiple devices automatically, instead of just one. Check out Google Wifi.

You can also try a device to extend the range of your WiFi, such as a WiFi extender, WiFi repeater, WiFi booster, or range extender.

The most effective device for extending the signal, though, is a powerline adapter. This device uses your home’s electrical wiring to transmit WiFi signals to any room in the house. All you need is an outlet that will fit an adapter! This solution can be pricey, but it works well for high speeds. If speed isn’t an issue, WiFi repeaters also work for a cheaper price.

Photo Credit: iStock

Lastly, you may want to go old school by using a wired connection instead of just WiFi. Hook up the dead zones with wired connections of their own by simply running a long Ethernet cable from the router into the room (you may need some pins to hold the cable in place). Then set up a second router or a wireless access point on the other end.

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In the Town of Green…

In the Town of Green Bank WV it is illegal to use any WiFi and cellphones. This town is part of the National Radio Quiet Zone, in which radio transmissions are heavily restricted by law to facilitate scientific research and the gathering of military intelligence.