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charlie · 14-05-2006, 11:08:54 PM

Just worked out i can use the wireless conection across the road - i guess hes/shes using a MAC as the network is called "apple network". I dont have much experience of wireless -
can they see me?
is it obvious when i log on?
can they read everything i type?

thanks

admin · 14-05-2006, 11:13:08 PM

You are on the same network so potentially they could capture your network traffic, although its no something anyone could easily do without the right knowledge / software.

Most routers I use allow you to see connected devices by IP and MAC address.

In the States someone got prosecuted for doing that, but I am not sure if it is illegal here.

tifosi · 15-05-2006, 12:39:23 AM

just moved house. While I was waiting for broadband to be reinstalled I had the choice of 6 unsecured wireless networks!

... security was the first thing I reactivated when I got mine!

charlie · 15-05-2006, 07:24:02 AM

i cant see it been a problem unless you have shared drives - though i suppose i could be very wrong

retired_member16 · 15-05-2006, 07:47:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlie

Just worked out i can use the wireless conection across the road - i guess hes/shes using a MAC as the network is called "apple network". I dont have much experience of wireless -
can they see me?
is it obvious when i log on?
can they read everything i type?

thanks

_I_ could see you, the man on the street is unlikely to

a) know how
b) want to know how

- I use my neighbours connection if mine ever goes down. The whole street lost power for a few hours not long ago, so I jumped in the car with the Laptop and drove up to an business park. Most of the companies there have open wireless connections in their receptions for visitors, so I use those to download my mail and shift files around.

Illegal in the UK.

charlie · 15-05-2006, 03:17:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firestars

Illegal in the UK.

really? - cant see how they would ever police that - so do places that offer public service need a licence?

FC Domains · 15-05-2006, 03:54:58 PM

My laptop will find any open WiFi and use it without asking. I assume that's the way it's meant to work.

I think that if you hack into the router (because they won't have changed the default password) it's a different matter.

retired_member6 · 15-05-2006, 04:19:12 PM

I can't imagine it being illegal, the most advanced country on the planet regarding this? South Korea!! We westerners don't know what we're missing until it's on the shelf and they've had it a year.

aquanuke · 15-05-2006, 05:31:36 PM

Read a story about some guy driving around downloading porn. He got arrested for it.. guess it depends what your using your neighbours connection for

aquanuke · 15-05-2006, 05:32:50 PM

BTW dont whack off and drive - you might spill your load

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charlie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: No fixed abode Posts: 2,629 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 39)	ISP - across the road Just worked out i can use the wireless conection across the road - i guess hes/shes using a MAC as the network is called "apple network". I dont have much experience of wireless - can they see me? is it obvious when i log on? can they read everything i type? thanks __________________ domains for sale: Cowrie.co.uk SEDO sites:iroses ichocolate sportsunderwear personallingerie Italy Hotels magazinediscounts

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charlie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: No fixed abode Posts: 2,629 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 39)	i cant see it been a problem unless you have shared drives - though i suppose i could be very wrong __________________ domains for sale: Cowrie.co.uk SEDO sites:iroses ichocolate sportsunderwear personallingerie Italy Hotels magazinediscounts

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FC Domains Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,078 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 62)	My laptop will find any open WiFi and use it without asking. I assume that's the way it's meant to work. I think that if you hack into the router (because they won't have changed the default password) it's a different matter. __________________ Colin FC Domains Domains drop-caught and sold at wholesale prices

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tifosi Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,792 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 7)	just moved house. While I was waiting for broadband to be reinstalled I had the choice of 6 unsecured wireless networks! ... security was the first thing I reactivated when I got mine!

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retired_member6 Banned Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,740 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 41)	I can't imagine it being illegal, the most advanced country on the planet regarding this? South Korea!! We westerners don't know what we're missing until it's on the shelf and they've had it a year.

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aquanuke Join Date: May 2005 Location: Surrey Posts: 2,019 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 15)	Read a story about some guy driving around downloading porn. He got arrested for it.. guess it depends what your using your neighbours connection for

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aquanuke Join Date: May 2005 Location: Surrey Posts: 2,019 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 15)	BTW dont whack off and drive - you might spill your load

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