2006-12-20 03:59:57 · 16 answers · asked by reba 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
It's not wrong to use an open connection. If the network is not encrypted and is broadcasting it's information then you are allowed to use it. Where people go wrong is this, if the connection is encrypted then you cannot you cannot use it. But with the many computer guru's out there they feel like it's their job to, let's say "break" this encryption and use it.
As long as you do not take any information off of the network you are borrowing, then you should be fine for now, until the laws change.
2006-12-20 04:31:48 · answer #1 · answered by Odinn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all the fashions you listed have the useful properties you elect, call instant protection. you will possibly nonetheless ought to learn the specs nonetheless. If all the specs have been the comparable, my score from low to intense may be Belkin > Netgear > DLink > Linksys save in mind that it relatively is my opinion in basic terms. First verify on the specs. How lots encryption it grants, what's the instant velocity, what's the form... you additionally can attempt googling the type call with the word overview for what others think of. Like "Linksys router comments"
2016-10-15 07:39:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically speaking, there is no law against it. In economic terms, it's 'freeriding'. Ethically, yes it's an issue.
But the owner should have the wherewithall to secure their investment. Broadband ranges from 25 to 45 dollars a month, and then the router itself is $50. So, if they can't handle it, oh well. You're not their keeper...
2006-12-20 04:03:28 · answer #3 · answered by Prakash V 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they didn't want you to use it then they should have put up a firewall. It's a stray signal out there that can be accessed by anyone I'm sure if they realized how easy it was to tap into their signal then they would put up a fire wall.
2006-12-20 04:03:06 · answer #4 · answered by kalypsokitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say if they are to stupid to apply a password to there wireless connection then go for it. Chance's are they will never notice you doing it and if by chance they did they most likely couldnt pin point it to you. The more bandwidth you use(downloading at highspeed so often that their downloads slow to a very sluggish pace), the more suspicious the person may be if they even notice at all.
2006-12-20 04:13:38 · answer #5 · answered by pogo730 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Either they don't mind you using it, and left it unsecure intentionally, or are too stupid to know that it's unsecure, but either way, all you're doing is using something that by law belongs to the public: the airwaves. Furthermore, your use doesn't really diminish their usage of the same resource (provided that you're not a bandwidth hog, but, even then, either they don't mind or are too stupid to figure it out).
2006-12-20 04:12:19 · answer #6 · answered by Timothy S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't say I haven't :( but I think its wrong to do it since you are stealing their bandwidth. I would hate if someone did that to me when I am downloading stuff or playing games online but oh well people should learn to protect their connection and encrypt their routers!
My way of justifying my wrong doings lol
2006-12-20 04:03:12 · answer #7 · answered by Pudge_Monsta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about using your neighbor's signal, than yes you can be charged. It is hard to prove and many people do it. The signal is not always good.
2006-12-20 04:01:50 · answer #8 · answered by don 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
C'mon Bekah. The Christian thing to do I believe, is to simply ask your neighbor for permission to use his/her internet connection for your private use. Otherwise, it's like taking just one grape at the grocery.
2006-12-20 04:07:21 · answer #9 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is wrong for the owner of that signal to not have it secured.
2006-12-20 04:01:13 · answer #10 · answered by inkantra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋