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RE: Re: Linksys WAP11 Ver 2.2 in Bridge Mode (802.11b)


  • Subject: RE: Re: Linksys WAP11 Ver 2.2 in Bridge Mode (802.11b)
  • From: "Andy Laurence" <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2004 15:40:53 +0100


From: Jim Noble [mailto:yahoo-groups@xxxxxxx]
> Andy Laurence wrote:
> > The MAC filter is a far more effective security feature than WEP.
 WEP
> > is easily cracked with software freely available on the 'net
using any
> > wireless card in a laptop.
>
> Of course that isn't a reason not to use WEP. Just don't assume it's
> secure ;-)

OK, the bandwidth it uses without implementing any real security is a
reason not to use it.

Cheers,
Andy
--
http://www.andylaurence.co.uk



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