Re: [PLUG] wireless security

[Chris Hedemark <chris@yonderway.com>]

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On Sunday, January 12, 2003, at 09:18 PM, Jesse Huestis wrote:

> There is something called WEP which is an encryption scheme using 265, 
> 128, 64, or 32 bit encryption.  From what I understand the key is not 
> that strong, but it is a first lineof defense and couple with limiting 
> MAC addresses it should protect wire computing.

Beware;  WEP is just a speed bump.  It is trivial to break for even a 
12 year old.



Chris Hedemark .. Prospect Park, PA .. http://yonderway.com
Homeland Security begins at home; support your Second Amendment.

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