Linksys site survey shows lots of info. on nearby wireless networks

apngss_at_yahoo.com
Date: 09/30/05 

Date: 30 Sep 2005 10:26:06 -0700

I am using Linksys wireless adapter. On site survey, I am able to see
the list of nearby wireless networks. For each wireless network, I am
able to see the SSID, wireless mode, Channel, Security mechanism, MAC
address.

It is quite scary because we could see MAC address too? That
means people can hack the system?

I have seen some SSID that doesn't use any encryption at all.
Does it mean I am able to login to that wireless network
without any security? But I tried and it says couldn't find
the access point. I am confused because that wireless network
can be scanned on site survey, then how come it says couldn't
find the access point?

please advise. thanks!!

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