Hi, Sarah,
I wondered about whether the BN could still use the router if
SSID broadcast were turned off, but I think both Richard and Tom
mentioned it, so it probably still works. It'd be much harder to
turn that on and off!
Thanks for the offer of calling you. May well do so, but not for
a few days, we'll be camping for the rest of the week, and they
have wifi which works with the BN quite well down at the
campground.
Kathy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sarah Cranston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected]
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2006 09:19:45 -0500
Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Question about linksys router
Hi Kathy,
No, WEP, if set up right, should not cause problems for the BN.
There have been instances where the key is difficult to enter on
the BN, usually because it's case-sensitive. As far as the modem
goes, as Richard already said, the firewall which is built into
the router will keep anyone from getting past the modem and into
the network. I have the same set up, and in over three years, no
unauthorized person has ever gotten into the system.
However, I'm not sure about this, but something tells me that if
SSID broadcast is turned off, the BN will not be able to see the
network wirelessly, which also defeats the whole purpose. I
really think, if the network is secure, there shouldn't be
anything to worry about. Feel free to call me if you want to go
over this in more detail.
Sarah
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