Can I use my neighbor's wireless router to connect to the internet and play games?

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Georgia1

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My own wireless router recently died on me. They are expensive to buy. When searching for access points, my game system detects my neighbor's wireless router and it doesn't need a password to connect. I don't know my neighbor (I am new to my apartment building).
Should I just use his wireless router to play my games, or should I rush out and buy a new wireless router?
 
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TracyL

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Well, go ask your neighbor! It actually is illegal (US, UK, Canada, AU and others) to connect to a network without the owners permission! It has a very high fine and even jail terms in some areas!

Some ISP's also have contract limits that prohibit sharing.

So just go ask your neighbor.

Routers are available for under $30.00 US these days!
Here's one for $28.99
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=F5D7130&cat=NET&cpc=NETbsc

That is much less than the legal fees and fines you might get yourself into.

Also once you connect to your neighbors network -- well you are connected to HIS network and he has admin rights to run his network - (meaning he has access to YOUR machines and can actually watch your sent and received information!)

Here is a link to the laws and other good reasons NOT to STEAL wifi!
http://news.com.com/8301-10784_3-9722006-7.html
http://www.designnine.com/news/?q=node/423
http://www.dailynugget.com/2006/03/man_fined_250_for_wifi_piggybacking.php
http://www.newswireless.net/index.cfm/article/2317
and the LEGAL reasons

Wifi theft Laws

http://www.ncsl.org/programs/lis/cip/hacklaw.htm

N.Y. Penal Law § 156.00 to 156.50
§ 156.05 Unauthorized use of a computer.
A person is guilty of unauthorized use of a computer when he or she
knowingly uses, causes to be used, or accesses a computer, computer
service, or computer network without authorization.
Unauthorized use of a computer is a class A misdemeanor.
 
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