Ok, to fill in the background, read this thread which has now been closed: http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=813169.
I don't believe that it is illegal to use a wireless hotspot if it is unsecured so long as you don't do anything that breaks any other laws. The users setup their wireless hardware to BROADCAST network availability and do not restrict who can connect. Also, two of the hotspots are from fraternities and they put them up as a public service.
My main point is that as long as you don't crack encryption, spoof a MAC address, or commit any other type of fraud, connecting to Joe Neighbor's wireless router is not illegal. Right?
I don't believe that it is illegal to use a wireless hotspot if it is unsecured so long as you don't do anything that breaks any other laws. The users setup their wireless hardware to BROADCAST network availability and do not restrict who can connect. Also, two of the hotspots are from fraternities and they put them up as a public service.
My main point is that as long as you don't crack encryption, spoof a MAC address, or commit any other type of fraud, connecting to Joe Neighbor's wireless router is not illegal. Right?