On Fri, Mar 15, 2002 at 09:55:50AM -0700, Drew Einhorn wrote: > Yes, WEP is easily cracked. Don't depend on it. Don't waste resources on > WEP.
What resources, turn it on and use the same WEP password at both ends, then forget about it. Yes WEP can be cracked, but not using it when it's there is pointless, it just adds another layer of security. > Run a VPN over the wireless link. Firewall at each end of the wireless > link. A linux or bsd based firewall on a hand me down workstation box Definately. You can also restrict MAC addresses on most access points, wont stop snooping, but another step of making it more difficult for someone to try and join the network, assuming they've cracked all the VPN stuff too. Steve -- home [EMAIL PROTECTED] Flat 2, 43 Howitt Road, Belsize Pk, London NW3 4LU work [EMAIL PROTECTED] tel +44-(0)207 483 1169 FAX +44-(0)207 483 2455 www http://www.gbnet.net/ Personal DFAX +44 (0)870 1600 842 (fax to email) bits [EMAIL PROTECTED] mob +44(0)7775755503 Epage steve-pager at gbnet.net _______________________________________________ Firewalls mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.gnac.net/mailman/listinfo/firewalls
