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JulesMaximus

JulesMaximus

No Lifer
Jul 3, 2003
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Yeah, I was in NC a few weeks ago and discovered an unsecured wireless network near the house we were renting. I logged right into the guy's router with no problem, he didn't change the user name or password. I could have changed the password and locked him out of his own router. :laugh: I didn't though.

It was nice to have a free wireless internet accesspoint while I was on vacation though!

BTW-No, I don't use the default password on my router at home.
 
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Icepick

Diamond Member
Nov 1, 2004
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Discovering an unsecured access point is like gold. Too bad none of my neighbors seem to be wireless :(. Well, not that I've detected yet anyway ;)
 
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sharkeeper

Lifer
Jan 13, 2001
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Every techie I know says that you shouldn't use other people's networks without permission. Every techie I know does it anyway. If you're going to steal?no, let's say borrow?your neighbor's Wi-Fi access, you might as well do it right. Step one: Lose the guilt. The FCC told me that they don't know of any federal or state laws that make it illegal to log on to an open network. Using someone's connection to check your e-mail isn't like hacking into their bank account. It's more like you're borrowing a cup of sugar. (Unless you hog their bandwidth by watching lots of streaming video?that's like hijacking a sugar truck.)
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Bwahahahahahaha!
 
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tami

Lifer
Nov 14, 2004
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Originally posted by: sharkeeper
Every techie I know says that you shouldn't use other people's networks without permission. Every techie I know does it anyway. If you're going to steal?no, let's say borrow?your neighbor's Wi-Fi access, you might as well do it right. Step one: Lose the guilt. The FCC told me that they don't know of any federal or state laws that make it illegal to log on to an open network. Using someone's connection to check your e-mail isn't like hacking into their bank account. It's more like you're borrowing a cup of sugar. (Unless you hog their bandwidth by watching lots of streaming video?that's like hijacking a sugar truck.)
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Bwahahahahahaha!
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i was at a hotel a few weeks ago (for the weekend) and brought my 700m with me. i didn't desire to pay for 1-2 hours of internet searching (and ATOT posting), so naturally, i borrowed wireless. once i left, i didn't look back.

i'd think that crossing the line is when one uses someone else's wireless for extended periods of time, knowingly, and perhaps even abusing it. but if a network is open when you need it and you don't plan to use it for a long period, why not jump on the bandwagon and go for it?
 
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Anonemous

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May 19, 2003
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Originally posted by: tami
Originally posted by: sharkeeper
Every techie I know says that you shouldn't use other people's networks without permission. Every techie I know does it anyway. If you're going to steal?no, let's say borrow?your neighbor's Wi-Fi access, you might as well do it right. Step one: Lose the guilt. The FCC told me that they don't know of any federal or state laws that make it illegal to log on to an open network. Using someone's connection to check your e-mail isn't like hacking into their bank account. It's more like you're borrowing a cup of sugar. (Unless you hog their bandwidth by watching lots of streaming video?that's like hijacking a sugar truck.)
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Bwahahahahahaha!
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i was at a hotel a few weeks ago (for the weekend) and brought my 700m with me. i didn't desire to pay for 1-2 hours of internet searching (and ATOT posting), so naturally, i borrowed wireless. once i left, i didn't look back.

i'd think that crossing the line is when one uses someone else's wireless for extended periods of time, knowingly, and perhaps even abusing it. but if a network is open when you need it and you don't plan to use it for a long period, why not jump on the bandwagon and go for it?
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aren't they free now in most hotels? usually the webtv you gotta pay. :(
 
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Ameesh

Lifer
Apr 3, 2001
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Originally posted by: MasterAndCommander
My IP: 192.168.0.1
My Password: password

I dare you to h4x0r me
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i will h4x0r jo0! if you want to fight back my Ip is 127.0.0.1! dare to attack! NINJA-PIRATE!
 
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chuckywang

Lifer
Jan 12, 2004
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Originally posted by: Jassi
password!

Yep, you guessed it - unsecured access, mac filtering disabled!, no key needed!

This is just too much.
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Does he have a Netgear? That's the Netgear default password.
 
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Jassi

Diamond Member
Sep 8, 2004
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Originally posted by: chuckywang
Originally posted by: Jassi
password!

Yep, you guessed it - unsecured access, mac filtering disabled!, no key needed!

This is just too much.
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Does he have a Netgear? That's the Netgear default password.
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No its a linksys but there is an open netgear in range too ;)

I don't plan on using it but its a nice alternative just in case my house loses internet again. I live right next to the switch and everytime they show up for maintainence, something goes wrong with my line. Its a PITA :(
 
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cavemanmoron

Lifer
Mar 13, 2001
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Replying to Topic: Whats your router's password?
Created On 06/10/2005 06:22 PM by Jassi

Are you whining about wireless??

I use Cat5.
 
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