Old broadband connection

[pjtsingh]

My neighbor used to have an wifi connection shared with some other neighbors few years ago. Then they stopped using it now my father and the same neighbor wish for a shared wifi connection again. But new connection will obviously cost something and theres that previous connection still lying around. Even a 5ghz router is still connected to the line. But the problem is they don't know who was the broadband provider back then as the other guys handled everything. I have reset the router and login but no help. What can i do?

 

[Sushubh]

Who is paying for it?

 

[pjtsingh]

The neighbor and my father have planned to pay in half. There's also a 3rd guy who lives in our apartment but we can't be sure about him.

 

[Skye]

It is a wired connection? Check from where the cable comes from and then see where else it connects to. Ask them about their ISP then.

 

[pjtsingh]

Does it work like that? There is blackbox type thing where the cable comes from. Is it supposed to be of a single network provider? Ah i am so confused. Why can't i see anythung from the router webpage.

 

[Skye]

@pjtsingh Yes, that box is supposed to be for a operator. So, just ask about the ISP to anyone who is also having the connection from the same box.

 

[pjtsingh]

@Zuke would have to see tomorrow. But what if nobody shares this line. Chances are huge because it used to be from an old local provider. Can i not find out anything by router configuration page?

 

[Skye]

@pjtsingh Most likely not, unless your ISP has custom firmware with their logo which you would have seen if it existed.

Just ask around for a ISP maybe. Or look for ISPs who serve your city on Google, you might be able to find them or some other ISP.