Originally Posted by
LeisureFirst
The usual hacker's argument: if someone doesn't put locks on their windows, it's their fault if they get burgled.
It's not hacking.
The router is transmitting a signal saying "hey connect to me". Your pc says "can I connect please" and router says "of course you can , here is an ip address".
It's the same as taking bacon rolls from a stand marked "free bacon rolls , please take one".