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What is a WEP and a WPA key mean?

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The internet password for your wifi

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What does a WEP or WPA key mean for the Xbox 360?

wep and wpa both are encryption standards to make a more secure wifi network, so your xbox needs to have the same wep/wpa code that your router is set to. if you have to choose between wep or wpa, choose wpa if possible because it is virtualy uncrackable and it will save your bacon


When I change my WPA key to WEP it doesn't save Help?

WPA and WEP are not compatible with each other. They are completely different kinds of encryption.


What security key to put internet on the dsi?

WPA or WEP


I HAVE A DSI but I need a key?

If you mean a WEP or WPA key, that is to connect wirelessly for an internet connection. You'll need to enter the key, which you should have if the router or access point is yours.


How do you get WPA key on Nintendo DS lite?

You can't, the DS lite cannot use WPA encryption. It can only use WEP.


Do all routers have a wep key?

Yes you can set up a WEP on any router, but WEP is not very secure.WPA and WPA 2 would be a better way to go.


What replaced WEP?

WEP has been replaced by WPA.


Use of the wireless wep key?

WEP allows you to encrypt your wireless connection protection it from people you can use your private information against you. WEP cannot be trusted because of weakness in its encryption algorithm. It's better to use WPA, or if you can WPA-PSK2 AES.


How do you share your WiFi connection.?

You just give the WEP/WPA key to whoever wants access.


How do you lock wireless internet?

You need to put a wep / wpa key on it. WEP is quite easy to break, so its advisable to use WPA. Just log into your router and then go to security and enable wpa. Reset the router and away you go. Then go to your laptop and then for the first login enter the key and then tell it to remember it.


What security key will work on a DSI?

The WEP key is the encryption code needed to access a wireless router.


My DS says the Sky Router WEP key is wrong?

Are you sure the Sky Router is using WEP? The default is WPA, which a regular DS cannot decrypt.