Wireless router

From: bassbag (bassbag_at_bodybags.dragon.wales)
Date: 11/28/05 

Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 19:18:01 -0000

Im thinking of getting a belkin wireless router for my single home pc.
http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/Specifications.asp?ProductID=2074

Just how secure are they compared with direct connection routers if WEP
is used.I have read some reviews that suggests when WEP is enabled it can
cause connectivity problems.Any comments/advice or suggestions or
better/preferred routers would be welcome.
tia
me

Relevant Pages

  • Re: How secure is wep?
    ... It's a bit like leaving your front door ... Most routers have WPA/WPA2 settings which is more secure than WEP. ...
    (uk.telecom.broadband)
  • Re: "Wireless" Lap Tops
    ... >> I'm not a fan of Belkin's routers, but their wireless cards are fine. ... >> Have you tried using WEP rather than WPA? ... >> WPA hasn't been around long enough to work well between vendors. ...
    (uk.comp.misc)
  • Re: Will 802.11b Adapter Work with 802.11g Router?
    ... If the Vista computer, did you try the DHCP fix I suggested twice? ... see next paragraph on WEP. ... firmware updates on both routers and all your clients? ... Netgear MA101 doesn't connect? ...
    (alt.internet.wireless)
  • Re: Help with Linksys WRT54G setup?
    ... > Don't bother with wep as you could be a nice for a change and let ... subnet on most routers including the one that he will be using. ... increase in bandwith without wep or wpa and fewer droped connections. ... no protect scheme is flawless so i don't want to give you a false ...
    (alt.internet.wireless)
  • Re: wep vs. wpa performance
    ... all Dlink routers are identical. ... That usually means you goofed on typing the WPA-PSK key. ... WEP is easily cracked and offers little security. ... about 10-15% for either WEP or WPA on older units. ...
    (alt.internet.wireless)