Are other people using my BT Home hub router?

[Headtime]

Hi I was just ambling around my BT Homehub's router page, and under Configuration=>Devices, I noticed that there were a couple of unfamilar devices attached to my home network. One was named "Wavey-Davey", and the other named "Unknown-00-25-48-16-fe-92".

Does this suggest one or more people have compromised my router's security, and more importantly will they have access to my computer and internet banking details?

Many thanks.

[kgmrush]

Were they wireless connections? If you have signed up to BT Broadband Anywhere (think thats what its called) I'm sure you have to "open up" your router so that others can use it - try having a look on the BT website. From what I remember reading about it, it doesn't compromise security, just allows others to pick up on your network.

http://btsupport.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/btsuppor t.cfg/php/enduser/cci/bt_adp.php?p_faqid=10898 &cat_lvl1=1812&p_cv=1.1812&p_cats=1812

think this might be the link you need..

[cazzz1975]

Are they logged into your router or is it that your router is picking up other routers in range (neighbours) does your homehub have a padlock or key symbol when you look at your connection?

[ACtheTROLL]

your home hub has two inbuilt servers
192.168.1.254
192.168.1.253
both with it's own mac ... and the list just adds
so you see every connection - ever

the public network is fon - so if you participate that could account for wavey dave

but have you got encryption enabled on your wireless

if it is a hack - it depends on who has done it and why

[Headtime]

Hi people, thanks for your replies... sorry it's taken me so long to respond, but in addition, my router has now given up the ghost altogether, so now I cannot access the internet at all.... A lengthy call to BT's helpline in india awaits when I have some time off work!

But thank-you again, and I will still need to tap your knowlege when I am back online.