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What can be enabled on a wireless network by turning on WEP or WPA?
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∙ 12y ago
WEP, WPA, WPA2, etc, are just encryption protocols.
WEP is by far the easiest for hackers to break literally in seconds to minutes. WPA is much better but is slowly getting easier to crack, WPA2 Personal is the best you can use now for the consumer. Some fairly older wireless devices may not support WPA2 tho. At the very least use WPA with a long random password if you can't use WPA2.
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Is the wep key the wireless key?
Yes, it is. WEP is one form of security for a wireless network, the key is required to decrypt it.
If your laptop only supports WEP encryption but your wireless router has a WPA key are you able to use the laptop with the wireless?
If your computer only supports WEP encryption, but the wireless network uses WPA, you will not be able to connect to the network. However, most wireless networks can be configured to use WEP security or no security, which will allow you to connect. The trade-off is that the network becomes less secure. WEP encryption is possible to defeat, and turning off security will allow anyone connected to the network to view all data traffic, including private information. A better option may be to purchase a wireless adapter that supports WPA encryption. WPA was developed to fix the flaws of WEP, and is much stronger.
What network type uses WEP for security?
wireless networks.
Help using your Netgear wireless router on your PC you have a Belkin network card I need a WEP or network key to allow access for my wireless connection.?
It's your network, and no one here has WEP codes for you. You need to examine the programming and documentation for your Netgear to discover the correct WEP settings for your Belkin card.
What dose WEP key mean on PS3?
'WEP' is a form of wireless encryption. Your PS3 is asking for the same passcode that you use on your PC or laptop, to connect to your wireless network.
How does turning off broadcast information protect a wireless LAN?
Turning off the SSID, or the Network Name, does help protect your LAN from the average user. There are devices and computer programs however that more advanced users could use to "sniff" out your wireless network. It is always recommended that you protect your network with a private WEP or WPA/WPA2 network key regardless of your SSID state.
Does the WiiConnect 24 function on the Wii console require a WEP code?
It depends on if your wireless router has a WEP security code on the network.
What are the three main methods of encryption for 802.11 wireless network?
WEP, WPA, and WPA2.
What is the first generation security standard wireless network?
That is WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
What does a WEP do and why should it not be implemented in a wireless network?
WEP encrypts information passed between your wireless adapter and wireless access point. It should not be implemented due to weak encryption algorithm and can be decrypted by intruders within minutes.
What is the wep code for dsi?
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) codes are encryption keys used in wireless networks. When configured to use WEP, the network administrator will create a WEP key and then provide it to the network clients. WEP is no longer considered to be secure, and WPA/WPA2 have replaced it in most recent equipment. If you need to access a WEP-encrypted network on your Nintendo DSi, you should talk to whomever owns the network.
How do you get into a security enabled network?
You have to use the same security settings for your wireless adapter that the network you are attempting to join is using. You need to configure the encryption type (WEP, WPA, WPA2, etc.), and the key in order to join the network. If you do not have this information, contact the network administrator. If this is a home network, contact the person who set it up.
