Wireless security (was linux on odd devices)

[Steven A. DuChene]

Yes, I realize this whole wireless encryption stuff is just to fool people into believing they are secure. I was in BestBuy a few weeks ago and I noticed a power line networking product they had that seemed like it would be a much better solution to providing network coverage inside a house. The product claimed that there were two point to point devices that plugged into wall outlets and then a ethernet cable would be plugged into each device. I think the speeds were slightly better than wireless too. -----Original Message----- From: Lisa Kachold Sent: Nov 14, 2009 2:02 PM To: Main PLUG discussion list Subject: Re: running Linux on odd devices is SOOO COOL! On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 11:43 AM, AZ RUNE <arizona.r...@gmail.com> wrote: Buy another router and set up a 2nd network with no Internet Access to test it on WEP. Brian The whole concept of "wireless encryption security" is somewhat moot with airdump-ng etc tools. WEP keys are really easy to break. WPA is also easily encroached - but harder with a truely unique secure key (which few people use) It just exists as part of the big "security" matrix to keep the honest people out.  Crackers can get right in anyway! http://www.obnosis.com/Layer8Wireless.html -- Skype: (623)239-3392 AT&T: (503)754-4452 www.it-clowns.com

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