Re: [fw-wiz] Ok, so now we have a firewall, we're safe, right?

From: ArkanoiD (ark_at_eltex.net)
Date: 06/04/05

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    To: "Paul D. Robertson" <paul@compuwar.net>
Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2005 03:44:15 +0400

    WEP, not WPA? That's twice more ridiculous.

    On Thu, Jun 02, 2005 at 08:48:48PM -0400, Paul D. Robertson wrote:

    > In any wireless scenario, speed and distances will vary from room to room.
    > Anything within the 2.4Ghz (microwave) spectrum may affect your wireless
    > connectivity and speed. Signal penetration through walls will depend on
    > the density for the walls. 802.11b is the standard for wireless
    > technology, with a transfer speed of up to 11Mbps/ 2.4GHz frequency. In
    > addition, to help protect your computer from hackers or others who may try
    > to intrude on your wireless connection, $Provider Online strongly recommends
    > that you use the WEP security function of your Linksys wireless router.
    > WEP setup and advanced feature instructions are available on your Linksys
    > User Guide CD.
    > -------
    >
    > Good thing I scrolled down to find it! It's pretty well hidden for a
    > "strong" recommendation. Took me 15 minutes to find, and that's all I was
    > searching for.
    >
    > Paul
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