fplowman
It seems everywhere I go my computer displays a webstar computer to computer network nearby. Does anyone know what this is?? its driving me batty.. thinking of conspiracies etc.. lol
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After witnessing the continued decrease of involvement in the SpotterNetwork staff in serving SN members with troubleshooting issues recently, I have unilaterally decided to terminate the relationship between SpotterNetwork's support and Stormtrack. I have witnessed multiple users unable to receive support weeks after initiating help threads on the forum. I find this lack of response from SpotterNetwork officials disappointing and a failure to hold up their end of the agreement that was made years ago, before I took over management of this site. In my opinion, having Stormtrack users sit and wait for so long to receive help on SpotterNetwork issues on the Stormtrack forums reflects poorly not only on SpotterNetwork, but on Stormtrack and (by association) me as well. Since the issue has not been satisfactorily addressed, I no longer wish for the Stormtrack forum to be associated with SpotterNetwork.
I apologize to those who continue to have issues with the service and continue to see their issues left unaddressed. Please understand that the connection between ST and SN was put in place long before I had any say over it. But now that I am the "captain of this ship," it is within my right (nay, duty) to make adjustments as I see necessary. Ending this relationship is such an adjustment.
For those who continue to need help, I recommend navigating a web browswer to SpotterNetwork's About page, and seeking the individuals listed on that page for all further inquiries about SpotterNetwork.
From this moment forward, the SpotterNetwork sub-forum has been hidden/deleted and there will be no assurance that any SpotterNetwork issues brought up in any of Stormtrack's other sub-forums will be addressed. Do not rely on Stormtrack for help with SpotterNetwork issues.
Sincerely, Jeff D.
John Diel
EF5
The only thing I can think of is that "Webstar" is a brand name for some cable modems. The Network they are attached to may be grabbing the firmware name or something like that and displaying. I don't know if they are also a branded router or not.
Bill Tabor
EF5
I recently found out that XP will create it's own wireless network if it doesn't find one to connect to. That means if there are other chasers around you even if they aren't connected to a true internet connection they will appear as a network option. Their computers can attempt to connect to you and you can attempt to connect to them computer to computer. This is actually a microsoft security vulnerability which is how I found it. Webstar is a brand of cable modem, perhaps they make wireless routers that some have converted to wifi scanners? Not sure there. Do you have a webstar anything?
fplowman
Nope... I have no idea who webstar is.. If i were to do a search for networks say.. 10 miles outside of Falls City with not a sole within 10 miles it will still show up.. real head scratcher.. :blink:
Bill Tabor
EF5
I think that is the key. If everywhere you go and it shows up when nothing else is around then chances are it is some part of your equipment perhaps detecting itself.
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