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    WPA2 Key?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by RWUK, Nov 27, 2009.

  1. RWUK

    RWUK Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm attempting to make my home wireless network more secure with a wpa 2 personal security mode. Is the WPA shared key just a random password of my choice or do I need to use a key generator program or site like this

    http://www.yellowpipe.com/yis/tools/WPA_key/generator.php

    So long as the router ip site and the computers on the network have the same key, everything should be fine, right?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    RWUK, Nov 27, 2009
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  2. Aerick

    Aerick Notebook Guru

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    It's your choice.
     
    Aerick, Nov 27, 2009
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  3. Modly

    Modly Warranty Voider

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    Your key is whatever you want it to be.

    A few hints, to make them far less crackable....

    Do not use words as they are written in a dictionary. Throw in a random number somewhere (ie; diction9ary). Throw in random caps too. Another great password will have multiple (two is fine) words in it, with both of the above added in (ie; paSSwordisHa3rd ).

    You can make it as easy or hard as you'd like, but just remember, I can crack an ordinary dictionary word WPA password in about 15 minutes.
     
    Modly, Nov 27, 2009
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  4. blue68f100

    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Go to www.grc.com and use their generator, all printable chr. You need a min of 20 chr to make it less crackable.
     
    blue68f100, Nov 27, 2009
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  5. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    Honestly, I don't think it's worth it to use such a KeyGen for your WiFi. I'd just use the advice Modly gave, but then again no one ever intruded my network before so...I may just be naive. :rolleyes:
     
    makaveli72, Nov 29, 2009
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