Dumb question abt. Wireless WEP security

From: Vizo Bilisim Ltd. (vizo_at_vizo.com)
Date: 01/20/04

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Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 16:23:35 +0200

    Hi all,

    There seems a general understanding that WEP is not secure enough, because
    theoretically WEP encyrption can be broken.

    The question is abot the practical usage; how easy it is for WEP to be
    broken?

    Does it suffice to sniff the wireless network for one hour, or do we need to
    sniff for few days? What happens if the wireless network is periodically
    stopped let's say every 10 hours for 15 minutes,

    Regards,

    Veli I. Cigirgan
    Vizo Bilisim Sistemleri Ltd.
    Istanbul
    Tel:+90(212)210 2657
    Fax:+90(212)210 3678

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