Shoutbox

quote:

---

Originally posted by Mentality
exactly, why would you not have security. the software that comes with wirless internet really should have auto run software that makes you set up a password. if it doesnt come up then people don;t even know they have an option.

mines set on WEP, it would be WPA, but then my psp wouldnt be able to connect.

---

that was my situation.... it doesnt appear as an option in the auto-setup and you have to manually swtich it on, atleast now ive got an encrypted connection, thanks!

What does WEP stand for?
And what does WPA Stand for?

WEP and WPA are different kind of encryptions so you can secure your wireless lan

quote:

---

Originally posted by Msg Plus Freak
What does WEP stand for?

---

Wired Equivalent Privacy

quote:

---

Originally posted by Msg Plus Freak
And what does WPA Stand for?

---

Wi-Fi Protected Access

quote:

---

Originally posted by Johny
WEP and WPA are different kind of encryptions so you can secure your wireless lan

quote:

---

Originally posted by Msg Plus Freak
What does WEP stand for?

---

Wired Equivalent Privacy

quote:

---

Originally posted by Msg Plus Freak
And what does WPA Stand for?

---

Wi-Fi Protected Access

---

Ahhhh, I'll be using the WEP then

quote:

---

Originally posted by Msg Plus Freak
Ahhhh, I'll be using the WEP then

---

actually i think WPA is more effective, but remember to check if your wireless adapter is compatible with the security you choose!

It cam with one 108mbps USB adapter

I would use WPA if I were you, if you can then why not.

I can't cause the Nintendo DS can't work with WPA

Thanks everybody for the great help!

WPA > WEP In terms of security and useability. I do agree with cookie, encryption should be mandatory. Infact i'm pretty sure my netgear wireless router asked me what type during install.

If your really worried about your neighbour the greatest length of security you could go to is this:

Enabling WPA (which you should already have on)

Using the "Access List" - Restricting MAC addresses (basicially computers) to computers that have been allowed by you in the router settings page.

and disabling the broadcast of your SSID (your network name). When you scan for wireless networks only networks appear that have SSID broadcasting enabled, if you disable it when users scan for wireless networks in your area they simply see nothing. To connect you need to type in the SSID of your network as it will not appear when scanning.

With those very secure settings (overthetop but if you want to be really cautious.) if a user wants to connect they basicially need to find out the SSID of your network, enter the correct password of your encryption and then also have been allowed access by you in the "Access List" of your router's settings.


In response to PSP's only having WEP, maybe you should upgrade your firmware as my cousins has WPA compatability and he connected to my network fine with it .

You could also try contacting your ISP, find out the IP address of your neightbours, and block their IP/mac address/numbers. My parents do this to me  so that i don't use the internet on my laptop after 12am on weekdays (because i would otherwise just stay up downloading and would be too tired to go to school in the morning )