My router is wide open. I don’t use a key. It’s too much trouble when people come over. I can’t even connect to it from the garage and my neighbors are too far to tap in. I check the logs periodically and no one has ever tried.
Bad idea. You should always use some sort of encryption and just provide a key to your guests on a thumbdrive. Very easy to do and it will save your butt. You don’t want people using your connection to surf for things that could get you in trouble. Just saying....
So, someone does some wardriving with a very sensitive WIFI adapter and finds your open network. Not only are they hackers, but they’re also pedophiles and use your network to download kiddy porn. Next thing you know, the FBI is crashing through your door, and you’re on the local news all the while protesting your innocence.
They search all your computers and don’t find anything incriminating. A year later, on page g20, there’s a little ‘correction’ that says you were cleared of all charges but no one sees that or even if they do, they still think you’re guilty.
Checking the logs is locking the barn door after the horse is long gone.
At least add a password.