[MicroBob]

maybe he decided that he didn't want his wife sharing their WiFi with their neighbor.


Or else he just didn't know about his wife telling you that...and he is just doing the responsible thing and setting up a password.


If you ask him (or her) for the password you could also offer to pay part of their bill for letting you share their WiFi.
you shouldn't have to pay 50%....but it would be a nice gesture (that they might turn-down...but even if they don't it's a reasonable thing for you to do).

Friend of mine told his neighbor that he was picking up his WiFi...was it okay if he used it also?? he's willing to pay part of the bill if that's necessary.
his neighbor said "don't worry about it. go ahead. enjoy my WiFi."

Something to consider I guess.