DownTheShorePray for Ukraine Premium Member join:2003-12-02 Beautiful NJ |
to StuartMW
Re: How often do you change your Wi-Fi SSID/Passphrase?I never change my SSID and haven't changed my passphrase since I use a 63 character random one. I also have a guest account which I use to connect my secondary devices (ereader, cell phone, etc.) since I don't use those for any financial transactions or keep any sensitive information on them. |
|
ke4pym Premium Member join:2004-07-24 Charlotte, NC
1 recommendation |
to StuartMW
Never. I'd have too many devices (including other AP's) to reset. |
|
|
norwegian Premium Member join:2005-02-15 Outback |
to Link Logger
That would have to be the smartest, funniest reply here. (Even though you're probably not joking.) ------------- Topic: I've changed mine already in the last 8 mths; oh, wait a minute, it was a tech support replacement modem/router, and of course the change came with that. Why would you need to change it - if you can't crack the passphrase why worry - but then some toys have "auto" connected without the passphrase; not sure how that comes about. Like to use industry standard WPA2 but similar issue, some toys just don't care for that sort of security. |
|
|
to StuartMW
So no one does it on a daily basis? |
|
|
StuartMW
Premium Member
2012-Oct-24 12:15 pm
I think that'd make you Obsessive/Compulsive And Wi-Fi security is probably the least of your problems. |
|
EGeezer Premium Member join:2002-08-04 Midwest |
to StuartMW
I have separate wired and wireless routers, and they are isolated and firewalled from each other. I use RADIUS authentication for our wireless, and change the login passwords about every six months. I haven't changed the key for years. The difficulty I have with the wireless setup is that I can't print from it because my networked printer doesn't support RADIUS authentication. The tablets and Smartphones I've seen don't support RADIUS, so guest access is limited. In summary, I guess it's "Security by Incompatibility" |
|
|
SlimJymmie to Tig
Anon
2012-Oct-24 2:29 pm
to Tig
said by Tig:I VLAN everything into logical groups. Wireless is for personal mobile devices and guests access to the net. What do you use to do this? Most SOHO routers don't offer this capability unless you are using a custom firmware like DD-WRT or it's cousin, Tomato. (Actually, I'm not 100% these firmwares offer this either but I think they do |
|
antdudeMatrix Ant Premium Member join:2001-03-25 US |
to poppster
said by poppster:I've never changed mine......actually I still use WEP. I live among older folks that could care less about my wireless connection, lol.
I take the necessary precautions however. The ONLY reason I use wep is because an OLD wireless router I use as a repeater only supprts wep. Yeah old wireless devices can be a problem with WEP only. |
|
·Charter
|
to StuartMW
Rarely, I use AES-WPA2 it will be very rare for someone to brute force and guess my password. Especially with the amount of character's I put in their. Also if someone got on my network I would notice the network activity and the MAC log address would show me who connected. When someone trys or attemps to gain access e-mails are mailed to me about the intrusion. I wish anyone out there best of luck to enter my device. |
|
antdudeMatrix Ant Premium Member join:2001-03-25 US |
antdude
Premium Member
2012-Oct-24 7:43 pm
said by brianiscool:Rarely, I use AES-WPA2 it will be very rare for someone to brute force and guess my password. Especially with the amount of character's I put in their. Also if someone got on my network I would notice the network activity and the MAC log address would show me who connected. When someone trys or attemps to gain access e-mails are mailed to me about the intrusion. I wish anyone out there best of luck to enter my device. Where do you live? [grin] |
|
JuggernautIrreverent or irrelevant? Premium Member join:2006-09-05 Kelowna, BC |
I'll take your challenge if you want to try to crack my LAN... Bring it, and bring your best. I sense failure, though. |
|
|
to StuartMW
I only change my SSID when I see the double SSIDs. I use 802.11A 5 Ghz band. sometimes I see my SSID in 5ghz band and the 2.4 GHz band. when I see it in the 2.4 Ghz band I change the SSID, then the identical one on the 2.4 Ghz disappears. I only use 802.11A due to crowded 2.4 band and to keep my neighbors off my Wi-Fi. when I see my SSID in the 2.4 band the mac address belongs to an Apple device My security is WPA/AES Enterprise. my access points only support WEP or WPA/AES-enterprise only |
|
DrModemTrust Your Doctor Premium Member join:2006-10-19 USA |
to StuartMW
Why should the password ever be changed, unless cracked?
And if a wpa2 password was cracked, wouldn't you be screwed anyway? |
|
ke4pym Premium Member join:2004-07-24 Charlotte, NC |
to SlimJymmie
said by SlimJymmie :said by Tig:I VLAN everything into logical groups. Wireless is for personal mobile devices and guests access to the net. What do you use to do this? Most SOHO routers don't offer this capability unless you are using a custom firmware like DD-WRT or it's cousin, Tomato. (Actually, I'm not 100% these firmwares offer this either but I think they do Personally, I use a Cisco 1252 series AP. Doesn't everyone? It'll VLAN all day long. |
|
EUSKill cancer Premium Member join:2002-09-10 canada |
to StuartMW
Never. |
|
Tig join:2006-06-29 Carrying Place, ON |
to SlimJymmie
said by SlimJymmie :said by Tig:I VLAN everything into logical groups. Wireless is for personal mobile devices and guests access to the net. What do you use to do this? Most SOHO routers don't offer this capability unless you are using a custom firmware like DD-WRT or it's cousin, Tomato. (Actually, I'm not 100% these firmwares offer this either but I think they do I use a Netgear GS108T. It's a rather inexpensive managed switch. It sits next to the DSL modem which serves up DHCP. WiFi is handled by remote discrete routers (run as hardwired switches) which have DHCP turned off. Perhaps not the simplest solution but it allows me to put all devices where I want them. |
|
poppsterTell the truth and then run. Premium Member join:2003-12-23 Midwest |
to StuartMW
said by StuartMW:said by poppster:lol die hard WEP fan! ahahah Is your SSID "GoAheadHackMe"? OMG IM HAXORED! |
|
wat0114 Premium Member join:2012-02-20 Calgary, AB |
wat0114
Premium Member
2012-Oct-25 10:48 pm
Never changed mine. |
|
|
to poppster
I have an open network here and what happens to your computer when you connected to it is 'your' fault for connecting to it. I'd never connect to that festering pit of oozing malware as I know whats in there. Blake Sometimes even the hunters get hunted |
|
NightfallMy Goal Is To Deny Yours MVM join:2001-08-03 Grand Rapids, MI
1 recommendation |
to StuartMW
I am going to change my SSID to "FBI Surveillance Van" and set it up with WPA2 encryption. That should keep people from trying to hack it. |
|
ctggzg Premium Member join:2005-02-11 USA
1 recommendation |
to slajoh01
said by slajoh01:Suppose you do banking online at home, I would switch off wireless and use LAN cabled network instead. Sorry, but that's ridiculous. If you don't trust WPA + SSL, you'd better not use a computer at all. |
|
antdudeMatrix Ant Premium Member join:2001-03-25 US |
to Link Logger
said by Link Logger:I have an open network here and what happens to your computer when you connected to it is 'your' fault for connecting to it. I'd never connect to that festering pit of oozing malware as I know whats in there.
Blake Sometimes even the hunters get hunted So an infected honeypot? |
|
norwegian Premium Member join:2005-02-15 Outback
1 recommendation |
to ctggzg
said by ctggzg:said by slajoh01:Suppose you do banking online at home, I would switch off wireless and use LAN cabled network instead. Sorry, but that's ridiculous. If you don't trust WPA + SSL, you'd better not use a computer at all. I don't know, SSL implementation of late has had a big hit against it. I prefer to walk into the bank myself....little ol' fashioned. As for wireless, isn't it always been recommended for better security to use a hardline......regardless of the fact the sniffed air traffic is encrypted, it can be still looked at and stored elsewhere even if they don't know the key. Bit far fetched and I understand your thoughts still, but hardwired for years has always been recommended for best security. Maybe wireless encryption is that good now, I can't say yes or no, but I'm willing to learn or try to keep up with technology. |
|
darciliciousCyber Librarian Premium Member join:2001-01-02 Forest Grove, OR |
Re: SSL -- what hit is that exactly? |
|
norwegian Premium Member join:2005-02-15 Outback |
norwegian
Premium Member
2012-Oct-27 12:51 am
|
|
darciliciousCyber Librarian Premium Member join:2001-01-02 Forest Grove, OR |
Thanks! |
|
|
to StuartMW
I actually have not changed mine in years. But I'm using a HEX key generated at: » www.grc.com/passwords.htmUsing WPA2 AES and a key like 3FAE6F72EF109FB59F15F264A613E618B80F795C2EF0B734F7AE2A38F081886F I really don't think even Kevin Mitnik could get in. Not to mention I'm using channel 13 and "n" only mode. |
|
norwegian Premium Member join:2005-02-15 Outback |
True, but now anyone who might want to hack your airwaves knows the key does not use the letters "G - Z" or "g - f" now. |
|
1 edit |
said by norwegian:True, but now anyone who might want to hack your airwaves knows the key does not use the letters "G - Z" or "g - f" now. The key would not contain them either way. ASCII keys are converted to HEX before they get transmitted over the air anyway. |
|
TheMG Premium Member join:2007-09-04 Canada
1 recommendation |
to StuartMW
I never change my wifi SSID and key.
'Cause my wifi AP has been sitting in a box the last few months. Have not needed it. |
|