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Office wifi question
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I highly doubt they monitor usage over wifi, but it can easily be done with most basic wireless N routers nowadays.
It depends on the IT department, it's policies, and how closely they monitor things.
Since they probably have a firewall, they could check the logs to see what IP is downloading [whatever it is you don't want them to know you are downloading] and track you down. They'd have to figure out who's iPhone it was, though.
But they have to care to dig through the logs to find who is doing what, when, and how.
Since they probably have a firewall, they could check the logs to see what IP is downloading [whatever it is you don't want them to know you are downloading] and track you down. They'd have to figure out who's iPhone it was, though.
But they have to care to dig through the logs to find who is doing what, when, and how.
Short Answer: Yes.
Its the companys network, if you are doing something on it you're not supposed to then accept the fact they may very well know.
Its a "customer" wireless network, then its probably not watched.
If its password protected then I wouldnt' be visiting any porn sites.
Its the companys network, if you are doing something on it you're not supposed to then accept the fact they may very well know.
Its a "customer" wireless network, then its probably not watched.
If its password protected then I wouldnt' be visiting any porn sites.
Your employer owns the network. They can absolutely monitor the data. Different IT departments have different policies regarding this. But in my experience, if you're on your employers network, you need to be careful what you're bringing over their connection.
If the wifi is not secured (no authentication required) my guess is that they probably don't monitor. To me, a business with a non-secured wireless network shows a complete disregard for computer security, and the security of the business. To me, it is doubtful that they would be monitoring internet activity.
If you do have to authenticate with the wireless network and you can connect any personal device to it, I would say take no chances. IT most certainly can monitor activity.
Our wireless domain network requires authentication by the computer/device in order to connect. This prevents users from bringing their personal computer/device and simply entering their credentials to get on the network.
If you do have to authenticate with the wireless network and you can connect any personal device to it, I would say take no chances. IT most certainly can monitor activity.
Our wireless domain network requires authentication by the computer/device in order to connect. This prevents users from bringing their personal computer/device and simply entering their credentials to get on the network.
I work in IT, and yes, they can and will track it. Most monitoring software sends a report to an 'admin' at predertimined intervals showing top surfer, top sites, time spent on sites, etc. Does your WiFi require you to log into the office domain? If not, just rename your iphone 'John's iPhone' and do as you wish. If you want to mess with a co-worker, name it their iphone and have a blast! However, if you are required to log into the domain to access the internet over wifi, all usage is tied to your AD account and you're out of luck.
Can they see what you do over their wi-fi?
YES
Will they look at their wi-fi:
In most cases, no. Unless you're doing massive amounts of traffic. Most of us IT guys know better, bandwidth hogs are normally wired. But they might look at the logs from time to time to check for nefarious deeds.
So its best to not do anything bad if its not your network. Normal browsing is fine. Stay way from barnyard clown monkey knife fighting porn.
YES
Will they look at their wi-fi:
In most cases, no. Unless you're doing massive amounts of traffic. Most of us IT guys know better, bandwidth hogs are normally wired. But they might look at the logs from time to time to check for nefarious deeds.
So its best to not do anything bad if its not your network. Normal browsing is fine. Stay way from barnyard clown monkey knife fighting porn.
