I just moved and haven't yet hooked up to the internet but here I am on my laptop and I'm connected. I didn't search for networks purposely, it just connected today on its own and I have been online with a weak signal for the last few hours.
Is this illegal? Can the person who I am getting the signal from tell I am using thier network?
2006-12-28 11:45:00 · 8 answers · asked by Ersabette 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
My apologies in advance if I do not select a best answer myself. I did not intend to be online this long but it's been nice after a couple months of being "net less" to be online again.
2006-12-28 11:56:35 · update #1
Well it is illegal if you go to there personal settings but Air signals is free so as long as you just surf and dont get to there personal accounts ur fine
2006-12-28 12:11:48 · answer #1 · answered by babyboo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There have been cases of people being prosecuted for logging into wireless networks without permission. If the owner of the network browses their network when you are on, it is likely that they will be able to see your computer on their network.
I recommend that anyone who has a wireless network should set it up to require a password.
2006-12-28 11:50:14 · answer #2 · answered by hubby2debbie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may desire to place in the router's motive force into the workstation, and ensure you may connect with the internet applying the router's cd. oftentimes when you restart the workstation after each and every thing's ok, the router's application will reconfigure your workstation gadget to make confident what's on your workstation is nicely suited with the router. Then afterwards, every time you turn on the workstation, it might immediately configure your gadget and restart couple of instances. each and every each and every now and then computerized restarts would reason many problems.
2016-12-11 17:58:49 · answer #3 · answered by hannigan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its illegal in SOME states but u dont have to be hooked uo. ur laptop picks up the signal from a dear neighbor. just ignore it and use yours and you'll be fine!
ps: its called a piggy back ride think
2006-12-28 11:47:47 · answer #4 · answered by ¤AFTERN00N L0VAH¤ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, its legal considering the person left their network open and unprotected. Ethically, its not proper.
2006-12-28 11:47:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Illegal? I highly doubt it. They should learn to secure their router. :)
If they have logging set up on it, it will show them when your computer connected to their router.
2006-12-28 11:48:43 · answer #6 · answered by G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are probably using mine, come over give me a knock, and we can work something out. or email me.
2006-12-28 12:10:46 · answer #7 · answered by alanstraughton 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is called theft of services
2006-12-28 11:47:48 · answer #8 · answered by Cailu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋