> i get my wireless internet from someone down the street from me, and i
> have a question:
Do they know you're doing this?
> I do not know what type of router, but can they tell what pages i am
> visiting, such as paypal?
Yes, if they wanted to they certainly could. There are various ways to
redirect the traffic, or just snoop the packets.
> Also, how could i secure my end, the one that
> uses the router, and protect my security and privacy. I know about
> proxies, but those only change da IP. I need something that will secure
> me.
You'd have to find an external VPN server and tunnel your traffic through
the local wireless network. But then you'd be a the mercy of the VPN
network on the other end too.