What Security Encryption?
 

Nope - it's not the name of a new consumer magazine, but a simple question...

What is the best security / encryption from this list:

WEP
WPA-Personal / TKIP or AES
WPA2-Personal / AES
WPA-Mixed / TKIP + AES

Opnions?? :confused:

Re: What Security Encryption?
 

I think WPA2 is the best but I use WPA because my laptop doesn't support WPA2.

Re: What Security Encryption?
 

WPA2 AES is the best combination if all of your kit supports it.

Re: What Security Encryption?
 

i use WEP and MAC filtering

Re: What Security Encryption?
 

Theres a thread about WEP being cracked in less than 60 secs. MAC spoofing is also very easy.
However unless you live within distance of a determined person, it should be fine. As long as you don't have a server or suchlike you'd like to protect.

Re: What Security Encryption?
 

Sorry for the thicko question, but does this only apply to wireless routers? Because im on a wired one, is there any security issues?

Re: What Security Encryption?
 

Yes it only affects wireless networks. War driving as its known, looking for a network to use.

Re: What Security Encryption?
 

Thanks!;)

Re: What Security Encryption?
 

You have a wired router so nobody will be able to get into your network unless they physically come around your house and plug their computer in LOL. I'm assuming you have the firewall on the router switched on though?

Re: What Security Encryption?
 

yeah the firewall is on, got firewalls on all individual pc's too.

Re: What Security Encryption?
 

You're fine then. :)