WIFI Dilemma...

B&W · 15 Jul 2008 at 00:56

Hi basically I have a linksys wireless router with adsl, my pc is wired. The downstairs pc and a laptop/ps3 connect via wireless.

I currently have WPA as my security method, however my little sis has a nintendo ds which doesnt support WPA it only supports WEP.

So now im wondering do I compromise my net security just so my sis can play with her ds online?

Is WPA that much better then WEP?

tres · 15 Jul 2008 at 09:01

WEP is crackable, yes

But you need a couple of wifi adapters, software etc
no one will bother, i'm sure.
After all, the vast majority of routers still use WEP (as it's a factory default)

Be a nice brother and put WEP on

TaLLyJ · 15 Jul 2008 at 09:04

LOL Just put WEP on... I've heard of people having issues with WEP too so you may as well just turn it completely off

FrenchTart · 15 Jul 2008 at 09:24

Definitely do what the above poster tells you to if you don't care about other people abusing your internet connection.

tres · 15 Jul 2008 at 09:50

hahahaha

J.B · 15 Jul 2008 at 10:46

Even though WEP is easily crackable its still better than nothing, Leave it on as a visual deterant for anyone looking to piggy back on your network.

TechMeh · 16 Jul 2008 at 16:56

If your going to leave WEP on, set it as 256-bit. it will be still crackable, but would take the cracker a lot longer, problem with 64bit it crackable in 30seconds, ive cracked a few around here within a 1min, so use 256 bit where availble.

PiKe · 17 Jul 2008 at 09:57

Does MAC filtering help a little towards making it more difficult for people to hack WEP?

FrenchTart · 17 Jul 2008 at 10:01

Not at all. If someone knows how to crack the WEP then MAC filtering virtually useless.

If they don't then it's superfluous.

TechMeh · 17 Jul 2008 at 20:06

Aekeron said:
Not at all. If someone knows how to crack the WEP then MAC filtering virtually useless.

If they don't then it's superfluous.

Yup, Thats where MAC Spoofing comes in my friend.