#SECURITY OPTION WEP VS WPA CRACKED#

Using modern tools, WEP can be cracked in a few minutes, and you’d have a mistaken sense of security that your home and network are protected. But if they wanted to crack it, WEP won’t give them much of a workout. It will deter simplistic thieves as they may look for other easier opportunities. The door locks might not be the ultimate in security, but lacking even basic door locks leaves you wide open to thieves, so it’s better than nothing. Think of it like a car with at least the doors locked. WEP is a vast improvement over no password. WEP - Let’s start with WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). On the other hand, if the neighbors use your internet, it could make everything slow down, and if they get malware, it can spread to computers in your house and leave some unwanted gifts which can be quite painful. NONE - Many people never set a password to protect their WiFi, after all it’s just one more password to remember, right? And your neighbors aren’t THAT evil (you hope). Do you want WEP, WPA, WPA2 or any of the other alphabet soup options they give? While it’s easiest to just pick the default setting, are you setting yourself up for trouble from aspiring hackers? And what about the new WPS hack tool – called Reaver – does that make things worse?

QUOTE: You just got a new wireless router for Christmas, but when you set it up it asks about wireless security. Wireless Security – None v WEP v WPA v WPA2 ESET Security offers an excellent analysis on wireless security setup and WPA2 should be used for the best current levels of protection.

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