Which Security for new wireless router?

Spikey · 2 Aug 2008 at 10:53

Hey guys just bought myself a Linksys WRT54GS router and I'm about to set it up but I'm unsure which security to use? Should I go for WPA/WPA2/WEP? I currently use WEP but that's because my current router does not offer WPA 1 and 2. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

edgedemon · 2 Aug 2008 at 11:00

WPA2 would be the best choice, but be warned that most windows mobile devices are still WEP only...
If you are really paranoid you can also on top of WPA only allow certain MAC addresses to connect by setting mac-authentication on the router..

tolien · 2 Aug 2008 at 11:08

While you're at it, you could see if you can't swap the WRT54GS for a GL. The former's a lemon.

Spikey · 2 Aug 2008 at 11:30

Thanks..what's the difference between TKIP and AES? And which should I use?

tolien · 2 Aug 2008 at 11:52

AES is stronger than TKIP. The former's a requirement for WPA2.