By the book: wifi-less scouting?

[artdutra04]

Originally Posted by Patrick Chiang

That doesn't mean you can't connect to one of someone else's open networks (possibly from outside the arena) without internet access, and use it as a way to communicate between your scouts. That would be within the spirit of the rules right?

If there is a Wifi wireless network that can be seen and/or connected in in the stands/arena/pits at a competition, it's in violation of the rules. It doesn't matter where the router is located, who set up the network, or whether it has access to the Internet.

If you really need to have a network connection for your scouting efforts, you will need to use 3G, 4G, or WiMAX networks.