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WPA2 key length and network performance

  • 22-10-2007 3:17pm
    #1
    Duffman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,248 ✭✭✭


    I'm trying to set up a wireless network here and have a random question about securing it.

    The router supports WPA2-PSK AES which I'm using because I'm fairly paranoid about security.

    I have everything set up using a maximum length WPA2 key at the moment. My question is whether using such a key has any effect on network performance, range, throughput and all that.

    Should I use something a bit shorter if I want better performance?

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    humaxf1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 865 ✭✭✭humaxf1


    ...it has been said that WEP reduces performance, so I take it WPA will have the same effect. I suppose it all depends on what you do on your network and how many other wireless users are connected to the AP. Remember, wireless acts like a wired HUB...not a switch!

    Deciding on which length key vs. speed...do a bit of experimenting and comprmise between the two.


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