WEP 180 bit encryption

[kap]

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?

[silvarios]

Neither matters. WEP is broken either way.

[kap]

silvarios wrote:
Neither matters. WEP is broken either way.

Umm.

[silvarios]

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.

[kap]

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?

[Speedy]

Either will suffice for internet.

[kap]

Will stop by Target and Office Depot this afternoon for a cheapy. Thanks!

[silvarios]

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.