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WEP 180 bit encryption - kap - 07-11-2011
I hooked up the Netgear MR814v5.03 router for a temporary WiFi connection. Security encryption feature offered is either the 64 or 128. I selected the latter. That should suffice, correct?
Re: WEP 180 bit encryption - silvarios - 07-11-2011
Neither matters. WEP is broken either way.
Re: WEP 180 bit encryption - kap - 07-11-2011
silvarios wrote:
Neither matters. WEP is broken either way.
Umm.
Re: WEP 180 bit encryption - silvarios - 07-11-2011
Sorry. Been a few years now, but WEP can't stop anyone who wants to get into your network. WPA2 AES, no legacy mode with the longest password possible is your best option. Clearly that Netgear is not up to spec. WiFi routers are quite inexpensive. I generally keep an extra one lying around for such just in case moments.
Re: WEP 180 bit encryption - kap - 07-11-2011
silvarios wrote:
Sorry. Been a few years now, but WEP can't stop anyone who wants to get into your network. WPA2 AES, no legacy mode with the longest password possible is your best option. Clearly that Netgear is not up to spec. WiFi routers are quite inexpensive. I generally keep an extra one lying around for such just in case moments.
This WEP encryption is a string of 16 alphabetic and numeric chars. Regardless, we should look for a backup wifi router LinkSys or Trendnet, G or N?
Re: WEP 180 bit encryption - Speedy - 07-11-2011
Either will suffice for internet.
Re: WEP 180 bit encryption - kap - 07-11-2011
Will stop by Target and Office Depot this afternoon for a cheapy. Thanks!
Re: WEP 180 bit encryption - silvarios - 07-12-2011
I would prefer N. Not sure that I have brand preference for my backup router. Whatever is cheap and gets decent reviews. I like dual band because it gives me the option of 2.4Ghz or 5GHz. Simultaneous dual band is better. However, not sure I would pay a premium for a backup router. Price would be my number one comparison point.