I think the main problem is when people use it to do illegal activities. I know you wouldn't do that, Alffe! lol
The neighbour might not ever notice that someone else has used it, but as far as I know it's not something you should be doing.
I wouldn't do it.
Edited to add: Here's the first thing that I got when I did a search for technical answer.
It's from University of Delaware Police
http://128.175.24.251/wireless_security.htm
Quote:
For those of you who may attempt to connect and use another person's wireless connection, you are committing two crimes. One, you are connecting to another person's computer system without their authorization and two, you are committing the act of theft of computer services. If it's not your connection or you don't have specific authorization to use it, DON'T!
Just because someone doesn't secure their wireless system doesn't give you the right to use it. If someone doesn't lock their front door, it doesn't give you the right to walk in the door and make use of their home. A computer system is no different.
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