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Whats the best way to secure network...

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  • 23-10-2009 11:01am
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    k123456
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    Getting a broadband package from Eircom shortly, which will include their wireless router

    Whats the best way to secure network...do I need to use a diff wireless protocol to whatever it is currently configured for

    If I hardcode mac address or laptop into router is this effective


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    cpu-dude
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    k123456 wrote: »
    Getting a broadband package from Eircom shortly, which will include their wireless router

    Whats the best way to secure network...do I need to use a diff wireless protocol to whatever it is currently configured for

    If I hardcode mac address or laptop into router is this effective
    The new Eircom routers are preconfigured with WPA2-PSK - which is perfectly secure.

    Now some people are going to come along and disagree because WPA can be hacked (with great difficulty) but if someone has the knowledge to hack WPA easily... then trust me... they won't be out robbing your residential Broadband.

    By the way, your WPA2 password will be on the base of your new router when it arrives.


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    k123456
    Registered Users Posts: 2,182 ✭✭✭k123456


    Is it Wep which the one which is easily hacked


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    Some_Person
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    WEP is weakest, use WPA2 which is best.


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