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Creepy question: How could another router connect to one my iPhone? Does it have to be close proximity?

How is it possible for a router connecting to one of my devices?

shows my iPhone as a device but also more so as a router and worse not my model!

Should look like this

iPhone SE, iOS 14

Posted on Aug 30, 2021 11:01 PM

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a router just broadcast it's SSID

if your iphone is set to

setttings->wifi->Ask to join networks


then your iphone contact the routers within reach

Posted on Aug 30, 2021 11:29 PM

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Creepy question: How could another router connect to one my iPhone? Does it have to be close proximity?

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