Server on my home computer?

[John in L.A.]

I don't know much about computers, so please be patient. I started using Airport and I recently noticed a "network" option right below "Macintosh HD". When I click on "network" it shows "b67446000000" with a computer monitor icon and "connection failed". When I right click on this and select "Get more info" it displays nothing, just the spinning wheel. When I select "Connect As" it asked for my password to connect to "Server b67446000000". This may have been on my computer since I got it, I never paid much attention. Is this part of the operating system or has someone hijacked my computer? Why would I need a server...it's just me and my one computer? Maybe someone has hacked in through Airport? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[chscag]

It sounds like you're picking up someone else's network signal on your Mac. This can happen very easily if you're in a neighborhood where homes are close by or an apartment building, condo, etc. You don't need to be concerned as long as your Mac is password protected and you have sharing turned off. Make sure you're also using WPA2 encryption for your WiFi.

 

[John in L.A.]

Thank you!