From: Martin Joseph (NT_at_stillnewt.org)
Date: Thu Feb 02 2006 - 09:52:56 PST
On Feb 2, 2006, at 5:27 AM, hellsop_at_ninehells.com wrote:
> On Wed, Feb 01, 2006 at 08:03:33PM -0500, Harry Teasley wrote:
>> On 2/1/06, Paul Curtis <MicroSSG_at_comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>>> There is no reason to use WEP.
>>
>> And there's every reason to not use WEP: poor encryption is worse than
>> no encryption, in that it promotes sloppy behavior from folks who
>> think they're protected. But WEP isn't always a matter of everyone's
>> choice: WEP capability is still important for flexible connectivity.
>
> There is every reason to use WEP. Even if WEP is crackable in mere
> minutes, the next access point up the road probably DOESN'T have WEP
> turned on gets used instead. Even if someone's going to crack your WEP,
> why make things easier for them?
I agree. Also script kiddies who know next to nothing, can use a
spying tool to see you unWEPed data.
WEP is sort of like a lock on the front door of your house. It really
isn't going to keep out anyone who seriously wants to get in.... But
on the other hand, do you want to leave it open?
Marty
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