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Old 08-06-2012, 09:39 AM   #8
91civicZC
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Invisible soul, ill try to keep it short.

My work built me a computer and sent it over to me. I use it along with a VOIP phone when working from home, which is much of the time. Our “head tech” guy cant seem to remember the admin name or password to this computer, which means I can update things like messenger or any other program. That’s how this started.

The tech guy called me today and told me he would probably be able to get “admin” access to this computer by getting the computer connected to the network they are on. To do this, he would want my router address and password. This would also give me access to diffrent drives and files they have setup on the network at the main offices.

My concern is that all of my computers and consoles run off this same router. I would assume by giving him this information, I am giving him access to see all the traffic on all of my computers, not just my work one, as well I am concerned about how this will effect my speeds.

Again, maybe I misunderstand what giving them my router address and password will allow them to access?
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