dspalding
join:2003-10-29
Durham, NC
 ·Dreamhost
1 edit | reply to rlocone
Re: [XP Pro] Setting WPA2?
Hiding your SSID is false security, it protects nothing, and can complicate authorized connections. Just make your SSID cute and unique (see the other thread here about SSID names), and on a channel unique from your closest neighbors. (Do a scan. If everyone else is on channels 6 and 7, pick 9.) Can't think of one, use "BetelgeuseLives" (SSIDs are case-sensitve, btw).
I've had problems with Linksys' TKIP+AES. Stick with one. AES if all your adapters will support it, TKIP if not. Use a passphrase 20-30 characters, with numerals, uneven capitalization, and one or two punctuation marks, and you're as secure as Fort Knox. People seeing your SSID will not weaken you in the slightest.
If you haven't read the forum FAQ, DEFINITELY spend some time with that. Many questions and misconceptions cleared up in it.
BTW, WPA2 with a passphrase less than 20 characters is not easy to break. But with more than 20 is a good idea. Yes, WPA is a solid improvement over WEP like a Star Fleet shuttlecraft is an upgrade from a Yugo. |
