is it illegal in the UK to connect to someone else's wireless internet?
359989
Probably is... but on the other hand, there must be some extent of responsibility that goes to the particular network´s administrator, as he/she should be responsible for encoding his network. \nIt would be like, if you find money in the street, is it illegal not to return it??
497880
Unethical? Certainly. You are using someone else's property without their permission. As for whether or not it's illegal, that depends. There doesn't appear to be an applicable federal statute, but some states, such as CA, do specifically forbid using a neighbor's internet connection.
230613
If they are all using Broadband, you won't be able to detect that other than a wifi finder or a notebook with wireless. If one is connecting using a dial-up modem, then only one at a a time can connect to the internet using the same phone line. But you said there were a dozen? A dozen people connected to the internet using the same line means they are using a router and broadband(most likely DSL or cable), which means even if they are connected to the internet you can still use the phone and make phone calls. It's not really clear to me what you want to accomplish. Is someone hacking?
869359
Not in the UK. Such details are protected by Data Protection Laws.
143094
Tracing IP is legal.  If you use it for some other purpose, then it is that use which might be illegal.
672540
well if you are planning on doing it without their permission i would then have to ask, if you can't afford internet how will you afford a lawyer?  if you do have their permission, get a wireless router.
901511
Yeah, the first guy is right. It's actually against the law to do that. But you can use some public networks for free like at a library. You need a laptop though, I think they frown on you dragging in your PC
585342
i am guessing this isnt your router that you are connecting to. Just because there is a wireless router does not necessarily mean there is internet service.
725409
If you are going through your VPN.. then Yes.. but if you're using your home internet, and not the vpn, then No
422080
Those are probably control packets from your provider that they use to determine your status. Unless someone else is connected to your cable or modem, they shouldn't be able to steal your bandwidth. A wi-fi network would allow people to access your connection if you haven't set the router to prevent unauthorized access.
128225
In some jurisdictions, using an open WiFi connection without the owners consent is illegal.  It can also open your laptop to intrusion.  So the answer is NO, it is NOT safe to use unsecure WiFi networks
1050363
yes you would if you have your own internet portal. there is another way. if your neighbor as a wireless router, then you would probably be able to use THEIR internet but the internet would belong to your neighbor.\ni guarantee this the best answer
675481
i would also go the wireless Internet route.  while morally, ethically and maybe illegal in your area, it is easy to do.  most people leave their wireless connection wide open.
1187620
without ipv6 you technically can't since the source of their communications can be spoofed by a good hacker.\n\nIf you want to be pretty sure, you can look up the owner of their IP address via nslookup (there are free web-based versions of this tool now).  If the IP is owned by a UK company, they are probably telling the truth.
888376
if her bf "did something" security-wise, then that means he probably password protected the router so the neighbors can't freeload off her wireless.  You have to find a way to get to the router settings.  You probably need the manual in order to find the right access address to input in IE so that you can get into router settings.  Once you find that out, you can input the same settings into your wireless card and off you go.
921320
Try using http://www.vtunnel.com/ and see if you can use the ip tunnel to get around it.
562092
Yes this is called theft of services. Unless a wireless network is specifically designated as free public access internet service then you can theoretically be prosecuted.