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Re: [LUG] Wifi Security

 

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On 29/12/2010 12:18, NW wrote:
> I have a Netgear 604g router which can enable wifi security. At the
> moment I am not using  it as I live in an area where few people have a
> computer. However it would probably be an idea to set some sort of
> security up. Since I do not know much about it I am asking for some
> help.
> 
> There are various choices. I do not know which to go for. 
> WPA-PSK
> WPA2-PSK
> both of those together
> WPA-802 1x
> WPA2-802 1x
> and both those together.
> 
> So I am confused. Can anyone help me please? Also, once set up what do
> I have to change on my laptop which is using Linux Mint v9 Xfce? Is it
> just a matter of typing in the password?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Neil
> 

WPA2-PSK is generally considered secure enough these days. If you have
some old legacy hardware you might also need the WPA-PSK (v1) also.

Personally, I use WPA2-PSK and WPA-PSK together as I have some old
cranky hardware lurking around. ;-)

HTH

Neil
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