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By: WEP vs. WPA Wireless Network Security Encryption Explained

WEP vs. WPA Wireless Network Security Encryption Explained — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:31:09 +0000

[...] devices ranging from our computers to our cellphones rely on wireless networks to get things done. Wireless network security is a necessity, but few people understand the necessity of securing your wireless network. Everyone knows it is [...]

By: Mahesh K Bhat

Mahesh K Bhat — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:35:04 +0000

Netgear WGR614 Wireless-G Router…

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By: reviewsaurus

reviewsaurus — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:52:43 +0000

@ Kyle : Just check if its’ WEP or WPA. If its WEP then change it to WPA.

@ Bush : No need to shoot yourself :) Just follow this guide…and get going :)

@ Vyoma : Glad, that you found it informative!

@ Ben : Thanks for sharing the link. I didn’t explain it that why it was important and I’m sure that this link will certainly explain it.

By: Benedict Herold

Benedict Herold — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:44:42 +0000

Good to point Mayank. Nice emphasize on Wireless security. Unfortunately, I am still using WEP method. Thanks for bringing it to notice. Meanwhile I found an article on Why not WEP thought it would be worth sharing here. Check it here http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/tutorials/article.php/3672711.

Also nice point by Kyle on usage of Wireless Keyboard.

By: Vyoma

Vyoma — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:12:04 +0000

@ Vyoma : SSID is the name of the network which you chose. When you configure the router, you get to chose the SSID.

WEP & WPA are the security standards used in wireless networking. WEP was older and WPA is newer and WPA 2 is the newest. If you�ve recently purchased a router then most likely the router will support WPA 2.

In order to check, that which one you are using, you have to again go into the router, check for security and make sure that you use WPA or WPA 2 and leave WEP.

For detailed information on WPA or WPA 2 you can go here : http://www.answers.com/topic/wi-fi-protected-access

and for WEP you can go here : http://www.answers.com/topic/wired-equivalent-privacy

Thanks. That was informative. :)

By: Bush Mackel

Bush Mackel — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:13:12 +0000

Great post. And I gotta admit, I’ve super slacked on securing my network. I should be shot. (#):(

By: Kyle Eslick

Kyle Eslick — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:20:53 +0000

I keep one computer wired and I store my financial information (Quicken) on that computer. Everything else in my home is wireless, but is encrypted and requires a password to use.

I’m not sure exactly how secure encrypted wireless is, but at least it will throw a roadblock in front of a hacker.

At work we aren’t allowed wireless keyboards for this very reason. People can get your password by viewing your keystrokes via the wireless output.

By: Ken Xu

Ken Xu — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:28:19 +0000

Stumbled! :)

By: reviewsaurus

reviewsaurus — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:04:55 +0000

@ Vyoma : SSID is the name of the network which you chose. When you configure the router, you get to chose the SSID.

WEP & WPA are the security standards used in wireless networking. WEP was older and WPA is newer and WPA 2 is the newest. If you’ve recently purchased a router then most likely the router will support WPA 2.

In order to check, that which one you are using, you have to again go into the router, check for security and make sure that you use WPA or WPA 2 and leave WEP.

For detailed information on WPA or WPA 2 you can go here : http://www.answers.com/topic/wi-fi-protected-access

and for WEP you can go here : http://www.answers.com/topic/wired-equivalent-privacy

@ kuanhoong : thanks for the appreciation :)

@ Jaren : I’m glad that you liked the post :)

By: jaren

jaren — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:18:19 +0000

yes you right about that… WPA is better than WEP…
thank your for the wonderful article, it gives us a better understanding of how and why we need security.

hahah this is funny….

“dumbest ways of securing the wireless networks :
� Disabling DHCP.”

it is dumb… hehehhee…

this article is informative and entertaining at the same time… keep up the good work and good humor….