MarkM
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But essentially whats the difference between 64bit WEP and 128bit WEP when setting a wireless security settings...
I mean in practical and technical terms...
Danke
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MarkM
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Reason being I have set my WEP to 64bit and entered a random key...but I cant see any benefits of using the 128bit WEP as it doesnt look like it does anything different....
But surely it does?
Im being thick...
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Robbo
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wired_Equivalent_Privacy
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MarkM
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Cheers Robbo
any WEP key can be cracked with readily available software in two minutes or less — and WEP was superseded by Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) in 2003, and then by the full IEEE 802.11i standard (also known as WPA2) in 2004. Despite the weaknesses, WEP provides a level of security that can deter casual snooping.
So...my router was bought years back...but its never dropped the connection...never had a problem with it what so ever....anyway of upgrading to the WPA? Upgrade the firmware?
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MarkM
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Im not overly arsed about it being 100% secure as nothing is these days...I dont think there would be anyone willing to sit outside my house anyway as I would see them....
Is it more trouble than its worth upgrading to the WPA?
[Edited on 14-03-2007 by MarkM]
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MarkM
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SO basically a 128bit WEP is just a longer key generated...??
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MarkM
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I have enabled MAC Address filtering to only able the chosen devices to connect to my router...also enabled 64bit WEP...
Im more arsed about people using my conenction (next door etc)...this should put a stop to that shouldnt it?
Danke
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James
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WEP is old school and can be cracked easily, WPA is much better. Surely only a firmware upgrade is required? It's not that much trouble.
And the difference between 128bit and 64bit is the length of the key used when encrypting data (I think)
[Edited on 14-03-2007 by James]
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MarkM
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quote:
Originally posted by James
WEP is old school and can be cracked easily, WPA is much better. Surely only a firmware upgrade is required? It's not that much trouble.
And the difference between 128bit and 64bit is the length of the key used when encrypting data (I think)
[Edited on 14-03-2007 by James]
If I upgrade the firmware of the router does it upgrade to WPA automatically? Or will I have to input all the details...etc..
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James
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quote:
Originally posted by MarkM
quote:
Originally posted by James
WEP is old school and can be cracked easily, WPA is much better. Surely only a firmware upgrade is required? It's not that much trouble.
And the difference between 128bit and 64bit is the length of the key used when encrypting data (I think)
[Edited on 14-03-2007 by James]
If I upgrade the firmware of the router does it upgrade to WPA automatically? Or will I have to input all the details...etc..
What do you mean by all the details? You'll have to set up a new key to access the wireless, you will also probably use any setting you've configured.
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MarkM
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Right...
Im not that arsed...it should be ok...I will leave it as it is...I only really want to stop people accessing without my permission...
So by Enabling 64bit WEP and enabling MAC Address filtering should do that...
Danke
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