> |         I don't know of a universal database for this sort of
> thing but I
> can
> | answer the second part. DHCP will be almost enough for MOST
> hotspots, you
> | would have to set the SSID. Some of the pay services may use encryption
> | which means you'd also have to enable encryption and enter the
> encryption
> | key. TTYL
>
> I assume the "war-driving" databases don't cover WiFi? They only contain
> wireless network nodes, right? If not, they'd be a great source, since
> they're available for almost everywhere. I certainly don't advocate
> war-driving, but as long as the databases are there, why not use them
> legally? (Again, assuming they include WiFi nodes)

        They do cover WiFi (in fact that's all most cover) however use of a network
without permission is very likely illegal, therefore I would NOT recommend
using these databases. Some do cross reference to publicly available
hotspots, however most are simply "open" access point databases. I'm not
sure how much trouble one would get in for using an access point without
permission, but I'm sure it's not good. TTYL

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