WEP or not to WEP...

I'm setting up a wireless network, is it best to add a 128Bit WEP Security
to the network or not?

"JPD" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I'm setting up a wireless network, is it best to add a 128Bit WEP Security
> to the network or not?
>
I take it that's a trick question or you really are that thick!

"JPD" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
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> I'm setting up a wireless network, is it best to add a 128Bit
> WEP Security to the network or not?

Not. Set up WPA-PSK instead.

"JPD" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I'm setting up a wireless network, is it best to add a 128Bit WEP Security
> to the network or not?

I think there are various views on whether or not to use encrytion and which
type to use as some are more hackable. There are different views as to
whether to broadcast your SSID.

If you are having compatibility issues, then switch off encryption.

I simply ensure that only known MAC addresses can connect to the wireless
network.

AMO

"JPD" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> I'm setting up a wireless network, is it best to add a 128Bit WEP Security
> to the network or not?
>


Either you want to share your network or you want to use WPA.

"Mel" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:4419d408$0$37873$(E-Mail Removed) reenews.net...
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> "JPD" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> > I'm setting up a wireless network, is it best to add a 128Bit WEP Security
> > to the network or not?
> >
>
>
> Either you want to share your network or you want to use WPA.
>
Oops, sorry, meant to say

Either you want to share your network with neighbours and passers by
or you want to use WPA.

Mel wrote:
>
> Either you want to share your network with neighbours and passers by
> or you want to use WPA.

Why would using WEP allow neighbours in?

"Beck" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Mel wrote:
>>
>> Either you want to share your network with neighbours and passers by
>> or you want to use WPA.
>
> Why would using WEP allow neighbours in?

Because it can be cracked very quickly, and very easily. ;o)

AMO wrote:

> I simply ensure that only known MAC addresses can connect to the
> wireless network.

Thats OK then.
I can change my MAC address to suit.

JPD wrote:
> I'm setting up a wireless network, is it best to add a 128Bit WEP
> Security to the network or not?

Would you walk around town with no cloths on, except a placard on your
back telling every one your address & that the door is unlocked?

If so NO don't bother, if you wouldn't then you should, it's entirely
up to you & in comparative terms the comparison equates to the same
thing...