Why was OpenWrt on my list of devices on my internet?

Installing and Using OpenWrt
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I’ve recently had neighbors? using my internet and I paused and deleted their devices on spectrum. One of the devices is openwrt. I have it paused. Is this something that is helping me? Spectrum told me it was a tv device and she paused and deleted it so I don’t know if this is a second Occurrence. The IP address is different than what my phone tells me. Is this something you think I should have paused or running? Spectrum is not very helpful. Thanks.

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Please connect to your OpenWrt device using ssh and copy the output of the following commands and post it here using the "Preformatted text </> " button:
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Remember to redact passwords, MAC addresses and any public IP addresses you may have:

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cat /etc/config/network
cat /etc/config/wireless
cat /etc/config/dhcp
cat /etc/config/firewall
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I think the user saw the hostname OpenWrt appear on a non-OpenWrt device (apparently managed by their ISP).

FYI some embeded device developers use OpenWrt as the basis of their operating system. I've actually seen a TV Set Top box manufactured by a major cable equipment supplier (@ri$$) - show as OpenWrt on my network as it's hostname.

It's not uncommon.

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So is it another person trying to use my internet if all my devices work?

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This doesn’t answer. ? Any ideas?

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???

I though you said it was a guest using their devices?

If your devices work...then sure.

Does the term "neighbors" actually mean "unauthorized network users"?

We can't guess.

If you dont have a device running OpenWrt, perhaps you should ask Spectrum or a network security forum instead. The user's post was to verify the OpenWrt equipment, software and configuration you're running. Since you aren't, this may be the improper forum to inquire.

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Your neighbors have used your internet connection. Your neighbors own a device that identifies as "OpenWrt". A device named "OpenWrt" appeared on your router. Nothing to see here.

Change your wifi password and move on. Or ask your neighbors about their devices. End of the story

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Or make a guest network and change passeord when it gets too heavy...

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