WEP or WPA-PSK ?

[Raseel Bhagat]

Hi Tim,

On Dec 26, 2007 6:33 PM, Tim M <southern.tim at gmail.com> wrote:

> Last night I was told by my know it all brother-in-law that WEP security
> was completely worst less.


I'm afraid he is pretty much correct.
Let me give you some generic info.
WEP is  security based on 64-bit or 128-bit keys. However, there are
software easily available to crack this type of security so that anyone can
start using your Wireless LAN. You can Google "WEP cracking" and "aircrack
suite".
Having said that, it is not COMPLETELY worthless in the sense that a
lay-person will not be able to just hack and come in.
WPA is a slightly more matured security algorithm for Wireless networks.
However, some more googling will show you that even this security is
crackable. But again , this will require more expertise than required for
cracking WEP. The best option, for individuals, is to have WPA2-PSK security
and make sure that your passphrase is quite strong.

Thanks,
Raseel
www.raseel.in
www.opensourcedeal.com
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