So I'm out and about at work, and have my laptop with me. I always have a quick scan around to see if I can pick up any unsecured networks and ride the wifi when I can.....

Thing is, right this moment I am posting using a secured network! But I didn't have to enter a network key/password!?!?!?! Network name is Belkin54g and it says it has WPA encryption, yet for some reason straight away laptop says it's aquiring network address, then tells me I am connected - and this post proves I am! But how? How did I manage to get on a WPA encrypted network, without a password (or prompt) and without anykind of encryption cracking software ?!?!?!?!

Bizarre

 

ive had that a few times. for some reason if you turn off the wep key, sometimes the router still broadcasts it has a key setup for some reason. i have managed to get onto a few routers like that.

 

Oh.... Still, very strange!

I'm still on it now - closed laptop and it went to sleep, opened it up half hour later and within seconds it was connected to the belkin54g network again, even tho it says it's encrypted

Oh well, either way, I'm still raping the wifi for free

 

My raping I assume your doing something worthwhile as apposed to just surfing PF ?

 

if the user reboots his router i bet you £50 you wouldnt be able to get back on...