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    WEP: Open v/s Shared?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Nocturnal310, Nov 5, 2008.

  1. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I noticed the WEP key on my router is Open.

    firstly,
    is Shared safer?

    and If i change it to 'Shared' will i notice any performance drops?
     
    Nocturnal310, Nov 5, 2008
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    aespinalc Notebook Evangelist

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    ive had the same question for ages... is there any guide in the forum about all the pass modes that a router allows?
     
    aespinalc, Nov 5, 2008
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    Polarix Notebook Evangelist

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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    If your using WEP it's time to move up to a more secure connection like WPA(2) AES Personal.

    WEP is not even close to being secure any more. Anyone with the proper software can crack it in <5 min.

    MAC filtering is also not security since the MAC address is sent with the packets, and any scanner will/can capture it.
     
    blue68f100, Nov 5, 2008
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  5. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Both open and shared key authentication have flaws. Shared key is actually less secure.

    If those are your only two choices then go with Open auth.

    I recommend you upgrade to WPA.
     
    flipfire, Nov 5, 2008
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