says connected but not, says not connected but I am

title says it all... in windows where you view connections is where I get the messages

and someone is using my wireless connection... is there any way to send them a message

I am using a wireless router and I log into router and check connected devices and it shows two computers I am not aware of.


I reset router and cleared up the other problem

MAC filtering is there so it's fine to use it and will keep out some folks. It's pretty much useless to anyone with a desire to get on your WLAN and the smallest bit of knowledge.

Encrypt your data. Bottom line. WPA is your best bet to secure your wireless network. Not securing your network with your available options is, for lack of a better term, ignorant. There is no discernible performance hit really. At least not for internet usage. Check your manual(s) for specifics about your hardware but it is fairly straight forward. WPA2 if your gear supports it. WPA if not, or WEP and MAC filtering if those are the only options available. As far as sending them a message? If they are running the messenger service (on windows anyway) then you can use net send and their IP from a command prompt.

Ex.. If their IP in your router's config page is 192.168.0.5 you'd open a dos prompt and type this at the prompt (Click Start, then Run. From the Run box type cmd and hit enter)

net send 192.168.0.5 Hey Assh*le. Your busted. My WLAN is a honeypot and you've been infected with about 300 worms/trojans/viruses. Enjoy.

So did you net send him a nice message?