How to connect to a nearby open access point.

Occasionally, such as when I'm in a parking lot, my laptop will indicate
that I'm in range of an open network (open meaning non-secure). If I wanted
to access this network and use it to connect to internet, what would be the
procedure? Since m adapter card is set fopr wep security, would I have to
set for open?

Any help appreciated.

PS: I'm not a hacker; just looking to avoid T-Mobile costs I'm charged at
Starbucks.

JA wrote:
> Occasionally, such as when I'm in a parking lot, my laptop will indicate
> that I'm in range of an open network (open meaning non-secure). If I wanted
> to access this network and use it to connect to internet, what would be the
> procedure?
First you must establish that it is a public network , if not then you
shouldn't connect
Since m adapter card is set fopr wep security, would I have to
> set for open?
>
> Any help appreciated.
>
> PS: I'm not a hacker; just looking to avoid T-Mobile costs I'm charged at
> Starbucks.

> procedure? Since m adapter card is set fopr wep security, would I have to

What adapter, what OS, Zero config or the client util controlling the
card settings?