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Re: Wi-Fi is here people Exactly! I have helped several small companies add internet access/networks. I have always strongly advised against wireless. Not only the performance issues but more importantly security. Usually starting my laptop ends the discussion. When all the neighbors SSID's start showing up, the realization that this information, passwords or not, is not contained in the office.
This brings me to another question about this whole wireless deployment. I am not referring to subscriber wireless, like I use, but open 'hot-spot' style. The wireless network I use at home is on a separate network from the rest of my pc's. Hidden behind a firewall, SSID off, WEP Encryption, and AV software. Still, I know it is vulnerable if a hacker really gave it a try. But, why would they if cities deploy 'hot-spot' style service. Everyone with their laptops connected without even a NAT?
It seems strange that these forums argue how a 128 WEP key can easily be cracked in less than 2 weeks while others are ready to open their PC's to everyone who cares to listen.
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