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    wep/wpa encryption

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by streather, Aug 19, 2006.

  1. streather

    streather Notebook Evangelist

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    hi, just wondering which one would be more secure?

    wep encryption or wpa encryption?
     
    streather, Aug 19, 2006
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  2. drumfu

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    wpa > wep



    10characters
     
    drumfu, Aug 19, 2006
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  3. Leshii

    Leshii Notebook Evangelist

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    WPA is the latest word in encryption technology.
    WEP is not very secure.
     
    Leshii, Aug 19, 2006
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  4. streather

    streather Notebook Evangelist

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    i might have to upgrade my router then lol

    currently im using a netgear mr814v2
     
    streather, Aug 19, 2006
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  5. azntiger1000

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    I just use the WPA so I can pick my own password that is easier to remember.
     
    azntiger1000, Aug 19, 2006
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  6. Leshii

    Leshii Notebook Evangelist

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    you can still use wep and use MAC address access table to list the systems allowed onto your wireless network.
     
    Leshii, Aug 20, 2006
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  7. mtrivs

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    WPA is more secure and you are able to choose a 'passphrase' which is more like a password than a key.

    for example:

    with WEP you would have a key like this: 09876543210987654321fedcba

    while with WPA you would have someting more like this: WpAEncrYption

    Read this as well!
     
    mtrivs, Aug 20, 2006
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  8. Leshii

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    imho absence of WPA alone is not a reason to throw out a working router.
     
    Leshii, Aug 20, 2006
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  9. streather

    streather Notebook Evangelist

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    i wouldnt throw it out :p i'd sell it on ebay and put the money towards the new router :)

    im looking at either a linksys or netgear :)
     
    streather, Aug 20, 2006
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  10. azntiger1000

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    Just wondering, is WPA case sensative?
     
    azntiger1000, Aug 20, 2006
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  11. blue68f100

    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes ..................
     
    blue68f100, Aug 20, 2006
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  12. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    Yes. Imagine how many combinations would be eliminated if phrases were case-insensitive!
     
    kegobeer, Aug 20, 2006
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