2007-08-13 04:11:47 · 13 answers · asked by clewzwelc 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
It would depend on the access point.
In *MOST* cases, no.
If for some reason a military site, for instance, forgot to set the WEP key or password, then yes, it would be illegal.
However, there is no precedent for wireless bandwidth theft yet.
2007-08-13 04:17:09 · answer #1 · answered by Elana 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it is not illegal to access a wireless access point without a password but it is not secure.
2007-08-13 04:19:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only if you hack into a secure network. Coffee shops and hotels have free wireless, no password needed. Although some hotels give you the password for their secure net...
2007-08-13 04:17:46 · answer #3 · answered by Jay L 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends. In situations like starbucks or McDonalds it's ok. The general rule is "If they know you're using the connection and allow you to use it, it's ok" If you're driving around your neighborhood and find an unprotected connection, then you shouldn't use it. Different places have different laws. In some places it's seen as an attempt to hack.
2007-08-13 04:29:53 · answer #4 · answered by coreyog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and No...
If the access point is set-up for "free access," or it is your OWN router, it is perfectly legal.
If the person setting it up is either too lazy or stupid to protect his/her router, then it is very much illegal.
2007-08-13 04:48:25 · answer #5 · answered by jcurrieii 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is illegal and not safe. others can access your computer. i recommend downloading netmagic. it works well for my household. it will also take you throught the steps of setting up your own wireless network.
2007-08-13 04:19:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
technically it is illegal, in the same sense that it'd be like stealing someone elses cable, it doesn't belong to you and you're not supposed to use it. However in 99% of cases they will be unable to prosecute you.
2007-08-13 04:21:57 · answer #7 · answered by icpooreman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no it is not illegal the only thing is that the information from the wireless can be viewed by everyone in the network..
most universities have wireless connections that their stdents can use.. :D its ok.. :)
2007-08-13 04:17:31 · answer #8 · answered by Chiv D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, they really can't do anything, thats like catching a ghost in a cookie jar
2007-08-13 04:18:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no it isn't because for the psp and wii, there are points such as linksys and verizon, that put off thier wep key
2007-08-13 04:17:04 · answer #10 · answered by Alb L 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋