I'd like to make the recommendation that wpa2 be used since wep is not as secure and in fact can slow a connection a bit. Just my experience and most folks in the IT security business will recommend wpa2 as well. Just my two cents worth.
On Jun 15, 2009, at 10:46 AM, Terry Klarich wrote: > > > I would suggest turning on wep or one of the other encrypted > protocols. If you don't, someone can easily snoop your trafic. This > will allow them to inpersonate one of your computers and get on your > network even if you have only a specific set of MAC addresses > allowed. WEP is not totally secure either; but, it is hard enough > that hackers will move on to other access points that aren't > protected. I can attach to 4 other networks other than mine from my > home. These others are wide open and broadcasting. What > people don't realize you can be held responsible if someone uses > your network to hack computers. > > I tried to explain this to my neighbor and help him get encryption > set up; but, he hasn't taken me up on it yet. > > Terry > > On Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:57:53 -0400 (EDT)you write: [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
