is wireless connection on laptop illegal?
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I don't believe it should be.  But technically yes.  If you don't believe me, go ask the guy in this article who went to jail for it.\n\nhttp://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,1834967,00.asp
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I can be illegal depending on where you are.\n\nhttp://www.digitalproducer.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=80598\n\nA Singapore teen was caught tapping into a neighbors wireless network. The neighbor complained and the teen can be sentenced to up to 3 years in jail.
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You could buy a wireless adapter.  I would recommend a Linksys Wireless G, which can pick up both G and B frequencies.  And I recommend the type that plugs into your USB port.  I would also recommend about 10 or 15 feet of USB extension cable.  This will allow you to move the wireless device around the room or by a window sill in order to find the strongest signal.  Use the install CD first before you do anything.  Then once you plug in the wireless device, it will seek out any signals in your area.  Some may be locked down, but if you find an open signal, that means your neighbor probably believes in sharing.  (Or your neighbor figures it is too much bother to encrypt.)  You may need to make some software adjustments, but without knowing your operating system, this is as far as we can go.  \n\nYou might consider re-naming your computer to something other than your real name, just in case you're the type who would be embarrassed to have your neighbor catch you using their signal.  And make sure you don't have any "shared" folders on your computer that aren't password protected.\n\nAnd if your neighbor is transmitting an "open signal," that means they have given your their IMPLIED PERMISSION to use their signal.  So, you don't need to ASK them for permission.
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The wireless card in your laptop needs software from it's manufacturer to connect. What Windows is telling you is that the built in zero configuration wireless utility in Windows XP doesn't work with the card you are using. Get another card, or download the right software for the card you have from the manufacturer's website.
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Just check this site. However it seems that you might be responsible for downloading illegal software from this site. I am not sure of the legallity of this:\n\nhttp://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/index.php
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Wireless routers only accept external Internet connections from a hard LAN. They do not accept the incoming communication wirelessly. A wireless router will work without an Internet connection to create an internal home network, but will not have Internet access. Now you can buy a wireless LAN card for your laptop and if there are unsecured wireless networks within range you can get on the Internet by piggybacking on their signal. However, unless this a publicly open connection it will be considered stealing bandwidth.
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Simply attaching a wireless adapter to the computer will not suffice.  Somewhere near you, in your home, in your office, in an internet cafe or restaurant or libary, must be a wireless access point connected to the internet for you laptop wireless to communicate with.  If you don't have one of these, then you must buy one and connect it to the internet.\n\nSee your wireless owner's manual for information on how to configure this.
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You should not need to conect your Laptop to your PC.  If your LTop has wireless use that to connect to your router.
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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.
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You have to have a wireless card in your pc
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One issue with using a wireless connection is that if you are far away from the connection or there are many obstructions between your computer and the router (walls, floors, etc) your connection may not be very reliable. This is the most common cause of the behavior you're describing. Try moving your router and computer closer together or look into purchasing an additional wireless access point to extend the reach of your network.
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those people are morons... you probably won't go to jail just because you want internet access. but, the better way is to ask the person who runs the wireless network if you can use it. or, get internet access without a monthly download limit...
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http://bartman1.blogspot.com/ wireless connections explained here
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its not against the law if it is on your property and only showing you home, business, etc... We have one in our back yard by our back door and you can sse it on our t.v and we have one by our front door. So no, they aren't illegal if used in the right way :) Hope this helps
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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
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no if you can connect via wifi it is free. there is no FCC law saying that you have to pay for a unprotected wifi access point\n\nso have fun, and on the net you can find maps of free wifi points\n\nand the owner can only see that another computer is on his network only if the owner knows how to run the frameware
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Have your own wireless Internet card for your laptop that ends company limiting access