Can anyone tell me: What is "linksys?"?

Question

My MAC can always find & connect to the wireless network, "linksys", no matter what city I'm in. I'm wondering exactly what this is and if it's a safe network to connect to?

Answer 1

Linksys is a brand of wireless routers. Normally, by default, Linksys routers automatically call themselves "linksys". When you connect to "linksys" where ever you are, you are connecting to someone's internet connection. My guess is that it would be safe because they probably aren't hackers because they didn't even know how to change the name. Hope that answers your question :)

Answer 2

Linksys is a very popular brand of wireless routers that put out a wireless internet signal. The reason that you find the network name "Linksys" everywhere you go is because when you setup the network, the default name is linksys. I wouldn't say it's safe all the time, it could be a trap to get personal information off of your Mac, so I would suggest a hotel network or one such as in Starbucks, not personal networks.

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Answer 3

"Linksys" is a very common wireless router, made by Cisco.  Therefore, it is understandable that your computer sees them often.  Linksys is the most popular router used.  Just because you computer "sees" them doesn't necessarily mean that you will be able to use the connection.  It depends on whether it shows as secure or open connection.  If it is not secure, you can use it.  If it is, you need the pass word to access it.  It is perfectly okay to use these connections as long as you are not sending or receiving sensitive information, ie.  credit card numbers, personal infomation and so fourth.

Answer 4

The "linksys" you're referring to is the default SSID for Linksys brand wireless routers.  Simply stated, the owner never bothered to change the name of their wireless connection.  Because Linksys is one of the most popular router manufacturers, they are everywhere worldwide.

I would say its never 100% safe to connect to any network but your own. If you're looking up, say, a cooking recipe, I'd say you're safe.  I wouldn't be checking bank statements or anything like that...

Answer 5

Its the default name for linksys routers.

Answer 6

Linksys is a wireless modem used to connect computers in a wi-fi network. Linksys is the name of a brand of wi-fi modems.