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Old 27-04-2007, 20:40   #1
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What Security Encryption?
Nope - it's not the name of a new consumer magazine, but a simple question...

What is the best security / encryption from this list:

WEP
WPA-Personal / TKIP or AES
WPA2-Personal / AES
WPA-Mixed / TKIP + AES

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Old 27-04-2007, 21:34   #2
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I think WPA2 is the best but I use WPA because my laptop doesn't support WPA2.
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Old 27-04-2007, 22:44   #3
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WPA2 AES is the best combination if all of your kit supports it.
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Old 27-04-2007, 22:52   #4
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i use WEP and MAC filtering
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Old 27-04-2007, 22:59   #5
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i use WEP and MAC filtering
Theres a thread about WEP being cracked in less than 60 secs. MAC spoofing is also very easy.
However unless you live within distance of a determined person, it should be fine. As long as you don't have a server or suchlike you'd like to protect.
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Old 28-04-2007, 11:21   #6
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Re: What Security Encryption?
Sorry for the thicko question, but does this only apply to wireless routers? Because im on a wired one, is there any security issues?
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Old 28-04-2007, 11:33   #7
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Sorry for the thicko question, but does this only apply to wireless routers? Because im on a wired one, is there any security issues?
Yes it only affects wireless networks. War driving as its known, looking for a network to use.
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Old 28-04-2007, 11:41   #8
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Thanks!
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Old 28-04-2007, 11:41   #9
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Sorry for the thicko question, but does this only apply to wireless routers? Because im on a wired one, is there any security issues?
You have a wired router so nobody will be able to get into your network unless they physically come around your house and plug their computer in LOL. I'm assuming you have the firewall on the router switched on though?
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yeah the firewall is on, got firewalls on all individual pc's too.
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yeah the firewall is on, got firewalls on all individual pc's too.
You're fine then.
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