RE: [Netstumbler] Browse Networks

["Rob S" <wifi_pulse@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

So who defines (and where can I read about) the legislations for this
type of 'crime'?

And on a topical note, what are the chances that the crime will be
reported to a knowledgeable law enforcer?

PuLSe


> From: Frank Thornton [mailto:fthornton@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> 
> First, anyone who uses NS (or other such tools) should also 
> know this is highly unethical.
> 
> Second, should anyone take the actions listed below, the 
> owner of the network would be well within his rights to have 
> the person charged criminally, and could also sue for civil 
> damages.  It is ILLEGAL to browse or otherwise use the 
> resources of ANY network to which you do not have explicit 
> permission to connect.
> 
> Thorn
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: semen demon [mailto:semen_demon@xxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Monday, June 23, 2003 08:04
> To: netstumbler@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [Netstumbler] Browse Networks
> 
> You can use a GPS, map the access point, reverse lookup their 
> address for their phone number, and give them a call. You 
> could also, if they have WEP, break it, brute force the 
> account for their server, change their SSID to something so 
> that they may contact you. I have done such a thing at local 
> libraries and such so i could talk to the owner of the AP and 
> maybe give him some information in getting his wireless 
> network secured to the best of his ability. Another 
> alternative would be to make a cantenna, wait until you get 
> the AP showed up in your sniffer, hook up your cantenna and 
> walk until your signal gets the strongest, then look around 
> and pick a house. This approach is may be faster, but if 
> you're seen, you might want an excuse. So, that's my 2cents 
> about locating those AP's around your house. Also, you might 
> try and NetSend them a message from XP/2K and see if they 
> have it enabled. K that's it.
> 
> nomiS
> 
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> >I have used Netstumbler to view AP's near my house so I can see who 
> >else is running a network. How is it possible to get in contact with 
> >these people so I can view / browse their networks and also 
> offer mine 
> >to them?
> >
> >I am a newbie with Wireless networks so I have no idea how I 
> can browse 
> >their networks. I can connect to them but do not know where 
> to go from 
> >there. I have tried using to Networks Connection utility on my WinXP 
> >Pro machine but to no avail. Even though I am connected, I 
> cannot see 
> >any files / user etc.
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> >Any help someone can offer would be appreciated.
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