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hairy   04-01-2004 at 05:28:38 AM

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I'll start out by saying I know almost nothing about wireless networking.
But, My wife bought a new laptop and wants it wireless, at home. My
understanding, from reading many posts on this group, is that I should use
either WEP or WPA. My DI-624 is capable of WPA if I d/l the firmware, but do
I need it? We live in a small community of about 8000 people and I know of
no other wireless users in my neighborhood. My connection is a modest 256
ADSL. Any comments are welcome.
Dave

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gary   04-01-2004 at 11:58:02 AM
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You should be fine with WEP. Just change the key every few weeks. It's not
perfect, but it's easier for you than upgrading to WPA, and probably all you
need in your small commuity.

"Hairy" <hairy411@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> I'll start out by saying I know almost nothing about wireless networking.
> But, My wife bought a new laptop and wants it wireless, at home. My
> understanding, from reading many posts on this group, is that I should use
> either WEP or WPA. My DI-624 is capable of WPA if I d/l the firmware, but
do
> I need it? We live in a small community of about 8000 people and I know of
> no other wireless users in my neighborhood. My connection is a modest 256
> ADSL. Any comments are welcome.
> Dave
>
>

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Anonymous   04-01-2004 at 06:43:24 PM
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Hairy wrote:

> I'll start out by saying I know almost nothing about wireless networking.
> But, My wife bought a new laptop and wants it wireless, at home. My
> understanding, from reading many posts on this group, is that I should use
> either WEP or WPA. My DI-624 is capable of WPA if I d/l the firmware, but
> do I need it? We live in a small community of about 8000 people and I know
> of no other wireless users in my neighborhood. My connection is a modest
> 256 ADSL. Any comments are welcome.

If both ends support it, go with WPA. It was created after the
vulnerabilities of WEP were discovered. However, WEP is probably
sufficient, but change the keys regularly.

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Anonymous   04-02-2004 at 04:27:21 PM
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Enlighten yourself to the risks you run by doing a Google search for the
word "wardriving." If you're still comfortable with WEP after that, you,
sir, have far more faith in mankind than I.

Good luck,

Herb

"Hairy" <hairy411@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:c4g5pv$2irhr9$1@ID-223602.news.uni-berlin.de...
> I'll start out by saying I know almost nothing about wireless networking.
> But, My wife bought a new laptop and wants it wireless, at home. My
> understanding, from reading many posts on this group, is that I should use
> either WEP or WPA. My DI-624 is capable of WPA if I d/l the firmware, but
do
> I need it? We live in a small community of about 8000 people and I know of
> no other wireless users in my neighborhood. My connection is a modest 256
> ADSL. Any comments are welcome.
> Dave
>
>

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Anonymous   04-02-2004 at 05:47:14 PM
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Hairy wrote:
> I'll start out by saying I know almost nothing about wireless
> networking. But, My wife bought a new laptop and wants it wireless,
> at home. My understanding, from reading many posts on this group, is
> that I should use either WEP or WPA. My DI-624 is capable of WPA if I
> d/l the firmware, but do I need it? We live in a small community of
> about 8000 people and I know of no other wireless users in my
> neighborhood. My connection is a modest 256 ADSL. Any comments are
> welcome.
> Dave

It has been demonstrated time and again, "trust no one". Implement WPA.
One of the 8000 trusted residents will eventually get curious.

Q

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