WiFi Hotspot Question

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dcocciardi

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:eek: I have a Dell Axim handheld that is ready to log on to the internet right out of the box. If a hot spot is within range you should have internet access the manufacturer said. I managed to get on the internet with this handheld but when I check the settings for the connection its shows that the hotspot I am connecting to is called "tiffany". There was a list of other hotspots that were "linksys" but they were unavailable. Is there a possibility that I am connecting to the internet through a next door neighbor's computer? I live in an apartment. The handheld automatically hooked up to this hotspot when I turned on the WLAN. I had no choice. If this "tiffany" is a neighbor, is there a possibility that "she" can see this sites that I surf? Can I be charged for hacking?
 
dcocciardi said:
:eek: I have a Dell Axim handheld that is ready to log on to the internet right out of the box. If a hot spot is within range you should have internet access the manufacturer said. I managed to get on the internet with this handheld but when I check the settings for the connection its shows that the hotspot I am connecting to is called "tiffany". There was a list of other hotspots that were "linksys" but they were unavailable. Is there a possibility that I am connecting to the internet through a next door neighbor's computer? I live in an apartment. The handheld automatically hooked up to this hotspot when I turned on the WLAN. I had no choice. If this "tiffany" is a neighbor, is there a possibility that "she" can see this sites that I surf? Can I be charged for hacking?
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she probably can't see the sites you are visiting since it is WEP encrypted. and you are not allowed to use a wireless connection that isn't yours whether or not its protected.
 
The Dell tech representative said that I didn't need my own hotspot. He said the device was already "configured" to get online.
 
The Dell tech representative said that I didn't need my own hotspot. He said the device was already "configured" to get online.
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Sure, it's configured, but you need to find a public hotspot, not someone else's wireless connection. (Public spots are usually in McDonalds, Starbucks, and the like).
 
well i doubt im correct but i dont think its fully illegal to use someone elses interent yet, i beleive there is a law pending right now. it could be that its already ilegal in certain states
 
bigsaucybob said:
well i doubt im correct but i dont think its fully illegal to use someone elses interent yet, i beleive there is a law pending right now. it could be that its already ilegal in certain states
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certain hot spots are legal for everybody such as hot spots at fast food places, coffee shops, hotel/motel, etc. you shouldnt go on your neighbors internet unless you have consent from them.
 
1. U should get a Wi-Fi router soon to avoid any trouble.

2. Ur neighbor can see ur device connected to his network thorugh router or in router log.
 
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