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Re: [PLUG] OT: Large Wireless Network on the Cheap
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Paul wrote:
| I would say that WEP, if you change your keys occasionally, should be
| good enough. Just don't allow anyone without the key to use your
| network. That way the MACs won't matter as much.
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| A VPN itself won't prevent people from connecting to your network,
| unless you only allow non-VPN connections for the purpose of joining the
| VPN.
It doesn't take long to crack WEP. Although I have heard about
improvements (either implemented, or coming down the pipe) I never seem
to hear anyone saying it has been effective. Changing your keys
"occasionally" is really not worth your time when people can crack WEP
many times in less than an hour.
As far as the VPN idea, yeah, it won't stop them from connecting, but in
reality no standard home use product will. Essentially the only thing
you should be relying on one of these devices for is the connectivity.
All security should be handled elsewhere IMO, go with something with a
proven track record, it seems no matter what they put on these home
devices, lots of problems arise.
In reality, you could just live with WEP and you'll probably be alright,
but just be conscious that you are only protected in a limited fashion.
Jim
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