Security is only as good as it's weakest link.

I am sure you don't think someone will be driving around your
neighborhood with a laptop sniffing traffic off your/my networks.  I
think they are.

But I'm paranoid.

WEP is practically useless as a security mechanism, but it's still
good at preventing the soccer mom next door from using your connection
to sign into her secret AdultFriendFinder account.

-Cameron

On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 9:34 AM, Billy Cox <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> What's wrong with WEP? I have just assumed that a WEP key is like a theft
> deterrent device on a car. It's not foolproof, but it's adequate for the
> types of risks most people are likely to encounter. (namely your neighbor
> leeching off your high speed internet)
>
> "Turns out the DS can only connect to unsecured or WEP secured (which is
> essentially the same as unsecured) networks."

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