On Tue, November 1, 2005 19:17, Tom W. wrote: > Oh thanks, take away my sense of security. I saw something about mac > filtering in the admin, but is 64 bit really that easy to beat? > That's 10 digits of numbers, I think the manual said. I know 128 bit > is better, but how easy can it really be to find a 10 digit code? It's > certainly not going to be a lucky guess. I'm not one of the people > that use love or 7777. I would be interested in hearing your take on > this, if there is real reason not to think the 64 bit is safe.
Sorry about the sense of security part, but better you know than get nailed by a pimply teenager who is bored and wants to prove to their 'haxor' friends that they are 'l33t3'. If there is someone who wants into your network, 128-bit will slow them down a bit, but will not stop them. Toms Networkiong has two good articles on this subject: http://www.tomsnetworking.com/Sections-article118.php And: http://www.tomsnetworking.com/Sections-article111.php The second link shows how the feds, as an example, has cracked a wireless network that was protected with WEP alone, in about three minutes, using freely available tools. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
