--- Russell Handorf <rhandorfat_private-world.com> wrote: > According to the ECPA, it's illegal to intercept > any/all wireless signals > that are not intended for you, The ECPA includes a long list of exclusions: "(g) It shall not be unlawful under this chapter or chapter 121 of this title for any person to (i)intercept or access an electronic communication made through an electronic communication system that is configured so that such electronic communication is readily accessible to the general public...." IOW, it appears the onus is on the WiFi provider to tighten his system, even if it's only minimally. I can see, however, an attorney arguing that using netstumbler and a Pringle-can Yagi would be special equipment beyond that which is "readily accessible to the general public." IANAL and the other usual disclaimers apply. It is difficult finding clueful discussion on the Net regarding this question. AFAIK, the application of the EPCA to WiFi and war-driving is untested. Richard Masoner __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Sports - live college hoops coverage http://sports.yahoo.com/
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