Originally posted here by JonnyFrond
I pick up 2 other networks where I live and just using simple commands in dos and seeing what info could be gleaned was quite scary. I was able to log straight into their wireless router, and I am sure with a little bit of googling, I could have found the default admin password, and caused some havok.
This brings up an issue I have had in the past: Is there any possible way to notify Mr Bloggs with the open wireless AP that he hasn't configured it correctly and to do so or they may be at risk? Without imposing or being deemed illegal?

The sort of thing I'm thinking of is a virtual PostIt on their system... I have thought about literally posting Pos**** on the nearby houses/apartment doors with the SSID, but I didn't want to cause a ruckous.

I have seen a number of open wireless routers with changed SSIDS... but I would say this was a little beyond what I want to do.

Anyone have any good ways?

Cheers,

aL