wireless access point

[Jerry McBride]

On Wednesday 21 January 2004 04:50 pm, Gary wrote:
> Hi there Alma,
>
> Wednesday, January 21, 2004, 3:22:00 PM, you wrote:
> >> Why would you run an AP/router without a WEP code?  Or do you just want
> >> to provide free (for them, not for you) Internet access to anyone
> >> driving by?
>
> A> Why not?  My bandwidth meets my needs.  When I am not using it why
> should I A> care if someone else does?  I pay a fixed rate for my use. 
> Anyone needing A> access beyond my need is welcome to that bandwidth.  I do
> log users and use A> patterns but not data.  I also secure my systems.
>
> There was a story about this recently, in Canada I believe, where they
> finally caught up with a kiddy porn guy or group who was using wireless
> access of others.... guess who they came after first...

WEP has been cracked... If the really bad guys want to abuse you, they will.

About the best security I've found are the models that filter connections 
based on MAC addresses. My favorite 200mw 80211b WAP, ARLX-NL-2611-AP3 is 
superb at this. Mr. Admin can list up to 15 MAC in the WAP, if you aren't in 
the list, you don't get it...WEP or not...

Have a looksee at http://www.aerialix.com.


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