What software do I need to install in my laptop in order to gain access to encrypted wireless networks?

salenasorensen: What software do I need to install in my laptop in order to gain access to encrypted wireless networks?
I need to gain internet access from various locations which do not have any wireless networks which are accessible by someone who does not have the password. My brother in law said there is a software I can install which will allow me to bypass the encryption password. Also, can you tell me where I might be able to download this software?
Thank you!

Answers and Views:

Answer by =D
There is no software that can “bypass” the encryption.
You can crack the encryption, but that can take weeks, months and sometimes years to crack it.

Just live with what you have got.

Answer by ComputerPerson
Its illegal to connect to a network which you don’t own. That is classes as hacking. Police can easily track people who do that and I would advise you not to do it.

Answer by bklyn_40
The software he is refering to is a completed one that is expensive. It is also very ILLEGAL. It’s called Hack-in-the-Box (one of many).
If you do decide to use it & you get caught (a very easy task, much easier than hacking) believe me, the penalties are very severe. Hacking (which is what you’ll be doing) is considered a very serious crime. Depending on what the network has on it or what you say or do, it could be considered a terroristic threat.
Don’t go there. Penalties are too severe.