WiFiZone wrote:
> I have a single desktop WinXP PC and a WPN111 - RangeMax Wireless USB
> 2.0 Adapter.
>
> in my house I can detect 3 to 5 access points, only one of them was
> completely unlocked.
> now that one is locked.
>
> I seemed to have figured out the passphrases for most of them (i.e.
> password, admit and one is the name of the network!) including the
> once-unlocked but now-locked access point.
>
How do you know you have figured out the right passwords?

> Entering in the passphrase on any of these does not unlock the router
> to allow me to access their internet connections -- how do I do
> this? Ss it simple, or does it require more equipment and/or
> software than I have?
>
Unlock the router to access their internet connections? I think you
are somewhat confused or need a better wording.

> They're all using WEP and not WPA, but I don't know if they're using
> 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. this is the extent of my knowledge on
> the subject. would appreciate some info.
>
> thanks.
>
Go to the aircrack-ng website. You'll find there all you need to know.

Have fun.