WIFI secured by WEP?

[masetas]

Originally Posted by darren.wlsn1

i use "real hide" and never had a issue.

never heard of that before

[masetas]

Originally Posted by gTen

WPA2 encryption is the most secure one atm...

Is it easy to set up? Im going to look into that as soon as i get a chance. Thanks btw.

[gTen]

Originally Posted by masetas

Is it easy to set up? Im going to look into that as soon as i get a chance. Thanks btw.

its as easy as setting up WEP...as long as your router supports it..

also..here is a read:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi_Protected_Access

[masetas]

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OK im going to try it, but i only have regular files do i really need that much security? still going to do anyway

I read the article and it says any Wifi device should also be compatible with that so im going to set it up and hopefully my Epic and my sons Wii can still connect to it.

[masetas]

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ok i so set it up already and the Epic connected to it without a problem
this was the highest in security available so i went with that =(WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK)

[gTen]

Whether or not you NEED that much security is a different question..its up to you really..I mean you told me you dont want to use static IP because you feel its less secure..so I responded by telling you WEP isnt really that secure..

it would take 1min-10min to crack with a pc..so think of WEP as protection against ppl stealing your network..not really people...

I mean give me a few hours id break into your WEP network with my TP2 :/


Highest is WPA2

[testacon]

Originally Posted by gTen

Whether or not you NEED that much security is a different question..its up to you really..I mean you told me you dont want to use static IP because you feel its less secure..so I responded by telling you WEP isnt really that secure..

it would take 1min-10min to crack with a pc..so think of WEP as protection against ppl stealing your network..not really people...

I mean give me a few hours id break into your WEP network with my TP2 :/


Highest is WPA2

Make sure that all of your OTHER wireless connected devices support WPA2 before flipping the switch. My kids DSi only supports WPA, not WPA2 last time I looked and laptop drivers aren't always updated if some odd ball brand. I have to plug in a second WAP from time to time if she wants to go online with it. I might even have a wireless card or 2 that doesn't support WPA2, but I took them out of circulation so no biggie for me, but your mileage may vary.

[masetas]

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Originally Posted by gTen

Whether or not you NEED that much security is a different question..its up to you really..I mean you told me you dont want to use static IP because you feel its less secure..so I responded by telling you WEP isnt really that secure..

it would take 1min-10min to crack with a pc..so think of WEP as protection against ppl stealing your network..not really people...

I mean give me a few hours id break into your WEP network with my TP2 :/


Highest is WPA2

so is static IP more secure then ?

What can i setup to prevent someone like you (no offense) to be able to so easily hack into my net within just 1-2minutes using a pc

and you can hack with just your tp2? how is that possible? good thing i still have my tp2 i got take another look at everything it can do

[masetas]

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Originally Posted by testacon

Make sure that all of your OTHER wireless connected devices support WPA2 before flipping the switch. My kids DSi only supports WPA, not WPA2 last time I looked and laptop drivers aren't always updated if some odd ball brand. I have to plug in a second WAP from time to time if she wants to go online with it. I might even have a wireless card or 2 that doesn't support WPA2, but I took them out of circulation so no biggie for me, but your mileage may vary.

im going to check what devices i have that are capable of Wap2 and which arent before i do that. Thanks

[gTen]

Originally Posted by masetas

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so is static IP more secure then ?

Static ip or none static is irrelevant..

What can i setup to prevent someone like you (no offense) to be able to so easily hack into my net within just 1-2minutes using a pc

aww..but I wanted to load up your pc with kittens :/..WPA2 > WPA > WEP..in terms of security...you can even take things a step farther and make an allowed access list..but its a pain to enter every single device every time..

and you can hack with just your tp2? how is that possible? good thing i still have my tp2 i got take another look at everything it can do

I'm not gonna get into much detail as its not exactly legal..but using packet sniffers..you pickup air packets via the built in wifi and you analyze them..then you can get the WEP key and your home free..