WEP - how to copy?

When changing the WEP key, is there an easy way to copy the new key to
other computers connected to the network?

David Taylor <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> In article <(E-Mail Removed)>, (E-Mail Removed) says...
>> When changing the WEP key, is there an easy way to copy the new key to
>> other computers connected to the network?

> Copy, paste, email...

We were a little more protective of our keys.
One piece went via email, one by fax, one by phone, to some live body at
the other end who would key it in. That isn't particularly what the poster
was asking, though. I think he wants to propgate them painlessly.

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Clarence A Dold - Hidden Valley (Lake County) CA USA 38.8-122.5

"Steve" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> David Taylor <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> >> When changing the WEP key, is there an easy way to copy the new key to
> >> other computers connected to the network?
> >
> >Copy, paste, email...
>
> Must be missing something - assuming you're sharing a net connection,
> how does the other computer get online to retrieve the email, when the
> WEP key has been changed?
>
You send it out in advance, with the date & time the new key will be
effective.

It's called planning. I know... it's a lost art in today's corporate world.

Bob

> Must be missing something - assuming you're sharing a net connection,
> how does the other computer get online to retrieve the email, when the
> WEP key has been changed?

You give it them BEFOREHAND!

Seriously, this is an age old classic problem of key distribution
requiring a secure method.

It's not easy, go read a book called "The Code Book" for example to
learn about cryptography through the ages, a very engaging book I might
add.

David.

David Taylor <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>> Must be missing something - assuming you're sharing a net connection,
>> how does the other computer get online to retrieve the email, when the
>> WEP key has been changed?
>
>You give it them BEFOREHAND!

Oops. Group: 1. Newbie: 0.

"Steve" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> When changing the WEP key, is there an easy way to copy the new key to
> other computers connected to the network?
>

Use the WEP enabled network to distribute the new key. Then change the keys.

Steve

> Oops. Group: 1. Newbie: 0.
>
>

Stick around, much to learn!

Give it a day or two and we'll have the "I've heard WEP is insecure"
discussion again, or do we do that one on a Thursday I can't remember...

> Give it a day or two and we'll have the "I've heard WEP is
> insecure" discussion again, or do we do that one on a Thursday
> I can't remember...

Where did you hear that? Is it true???! OH MY GOD!



Erik