there is no password needed, and I don't know where the connection is coming from, I use my own internet trough cable, but if i disconect the computer the wifi kicks in and I remain connected to the internet, I don't have a router.
2007-12-17 13:27:11 · 10 answers · asked by Jav B 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
I just checked the "ten commandments", there is one "you shall not steal" but not one "you shall not share" LOL Enjoy your free internet.
2007-12-17 13:35:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, actually it IS illegal, unless they say it's okay, but you know... it's just not a big deal, and most people don;t know enough about their routers to check up on that kind of thing. If they did, they would certainly secure it better.
Theft of services technically though.
In the end, you can just manually disconnect from their network once, and the computer won't auto connect to that ssid anymore.
2007-12-17 13:34:45 · answer #2 · answered by Liz 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't think it is because they do not have it a secure network. You might talk to your neighbor about securing that network.
If you don't have a wireless router, but you already pay for internet then turn off your wireless card.
2007-12-17 14:02:08 · answer #3 · answered by computerexpert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably not illegal - but it is perhaps unfriendly - it would be slowing them down and possibly causing them extra charges or shaping. It would only "kick in" if you have connected to it at some stage.
2007-12-17 13:35:46 · answer #4 · answered by Ruthie Baby 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well technically, if you do it without his consent, it is not legal since he didn't give you authorization to do so.
However, it's his responsibility to protect his connection and if something happens, that's not your fault but his.
2007-12-17 13:31:25 · answer #5 · answered by DRC Frank 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ITs illegal, its like tapping into someones gas/water/electricity/cable connections. i think its a form of tresspassing and a breach of privacy since you can access his network files, use your neighbours printers , etc ...
2007-12-17 14:31:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Technically it is IF the owner of the wifi network is unaware of your bandwidth usage. I suggest you disconnect.
2007-12-17 13:30:12 · answer #7 · answered by CG 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's not illegal as long as it not security enabled.Which means it has no password,so your fine.
You can however tell you computer to onnect to it manually,instead of automaticaly.
2007-12-17 13:31:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
I don't know about the legality but it certainly isn't ethical.
2007-12-17 13:33:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
if you don't get caught it's not illegal
2007-12-17 13:30:44 · answer #10 · answered by Hugh_G_Rection 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋