Modem security problem?
 

Hi

I connect to the internet through a wifi router (Dynamode) that I got ages ago from Virgin and the standard cable modem.

Today I noticed that the modem lights were busy even though all my conectable devices were powered off (PC,Consoles)

At first I thought that there was a signal comming in from somewhere then realised that with all my stuff switched off only the "data recieved" light should be flashing but the modem was sending data too....tons of it.

I use WPA2 security on my wifi router...along with a substantial password.

Is it probable that someone localy had broke the security on my router or is it possible that someone/something can signal in and comunicate directly with these devices themselves. I didnt think the modem itself held any data and my dynamode router is pretty basic too

Thanks

Re: Modem security problem?
 

Personally myself i also use the mac codes of my connected devices as extra security against the chances of anyone cracking the wpa2 key. This is of coarse possible to do as a few on here will tell you. Mac spoofing is also possible but the ore security you can add to your wi-fi the better, the only way to be really secure is not use it but if you are like me that,s not really an option. It also defeats the idea of having wi-fi too

Re: Modem security problem?
 

Welcome to the forum

Just check the attached devices on the router, that will tell you if anyone else is using the system.

Moved to networking as it's not a modem issue but the router

Re: Modem security problem?
 

I do remember a few years ago that for the send & receive lights on my modem started to always flash, but then it stopped.

One quick test you can do is does the data activity on the modem stop if you turn off your router, or disconnect it from the modem?