Question about WEP Wireless Security (MAC OSX 10.3)

FlashHarry

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Thu Jan-15-04 08:47 PM
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Question about WEP Wireless Security (MAC OSX 10.3)

I just set up a wireless network in my apartment, but I don't want anone else in the building to get a free ride. If I set up 128-bit WEP, how do I log on to the Internet? Will it ask me for a 10-digit password when I launch my browser or other Internet application?

Right now, WEP is disabled, but I'm using a VPN. Is my data safe? Can I order something on Amazon without worrying about my personal info being stolen from the ether?

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks.

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FlashHarry

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Thu Jan-15-04 09:39 PM
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1. Anyone... anyone...

Bueller? Bueller?

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DS1

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Thu Jan-15-04 09:40 PM
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2. Tell me more

Wireless router? Wireless card in the mac? Built in wireless in the mac? VPN goes to where? What's the initial internet hookup?

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FlashHarry

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Thu Jan-15-04 10:19 PM
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3. Well, this is what I know

Edited on Thu Jan-15-04 10:21 PM by FlashHarry

ISP: Cox Communications High-Speed Cable Connection
New iBook G4 w/AirPort Extreme Card
D-Link 802.11G Wireless Router
VPN: HotSpot VPN ("Personal" VPN $9/Mo.)

I set up the WEP, and it seems to be working in the background. I know it's crackable, but it's really just meant to dissuade casual freeloaders. The VPN is supposed to 'secure' the network.

Other than that, I'm not so sure...

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Zorro

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Thu Jan-15-04 10:41 PM
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4. You should enable WEP

I believe the first time you attempt to connect to the internet (using your browser, for example) via your base station you'll be asked for your password, which you can request be stored in your password keychain.

From then on out you won't be asked for the password.

At least that's the way it works in 10.2.

Without WEP anybody with a wireless card in their laptop can piggyback off your bandwidth.

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FlashHarry

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Fri Jan-16-04 07:06 PM
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5. So how do I change keys?

I tried, but it only seems to work with the original key I set. When I change keys and log on to 'default,' I get nothing. Do I have to create a separate network for each key?

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