[Proudarcher]

A firm have an AP around their building . The AP is connected to a switch.. And the switch is connected to a wifi.. Its reported the connection has been compromised.what do I do? Which password device do I need to change?

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You will need to change the password on WiFI and if the AP is controlled by you or dedicated to you then you can change the password on that too. You may also need to review the devices connected to Switch as those could also lead to this issue

[Nemesis-Dinu]

You will need to change the password on WiFI and if the AP is controlled by you or dedicated to you then you can change the password on that too. You may also need to review the devices connected to Switch as those could also lead to this issue

[Proudarcher]

Thanks for the reply. However the AP are all wired to the switch. How do I go about accessing it to be able to change the passwords. They are 4 AP and all mounted in high corner of the building. I successfully changed the Wi-Fi password but the AP still connect using the password given to it which has now been comprised by neighbors.

[phillpower2]

A firm have an AP around their building . 

 

 

Only the company that own/are responsible for providing the service should be making such changes and anyone that has permission to be using the network would be issued any new password/s as and when required, are you such a person, if yes, you should be dealing with them directly and not asking for help with what amounts to hacking into their system and potentially getting yourself into a lot of trouble with the law.

[Proudarcher]

Actually its an hotel and the owner requested my service to get that done if possible when they discovered the password has been compromised and neighbors now getting into it to surf..

[phillpower2]

Best Answer

If the hotel owner is not able to give you access to change the password why can`t they put you in touch with their service provider who should be able to, offering free wifi to guests does come with this risk and adjusting the Wi-Fi signal strength so it only covers the business area concerned is a common way of limiting its abuse by freeloaders.

[Proudarcher]

Exactly my advised.. Thanks @phillpower2

[phillpower2]

You are welcome Proudarcher.

[Proudarcher]

One more thing.. Which brand of router could handle 20000 sq ft.. Long range type that could provide an estate reliable internet coverage

[phillpower2]

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[Proudarcher]

OK! Thanks

[phillpower2]