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vikenk · 02-18-2004, 09:54 PM

Hi all,

I have a Linksys Wireless "B" router and notebook card. Until recently I've been using 64-bit WEP encryption. I've noticed that there's a new protocol, WPA. The latest firmware for my router uses this, and it's also in Windows Update.

Which one of these protocol's are "better" (I put it in quotes since it may be nothing more than user preference), and how do they differ?

Also, does using any form of encryption slow down my wireless connection? Just curious. Thanks.

Viken

02-18-2004, 09:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
vikenk Junior Techie Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 75	Wireless networking: WEP or WPA? Which is "better"? Hi all, I have a Linksys Wireless "B" router and notebook card. Until recently I've been using 64-bit WEP encryption. I've noticed that there's a new protocol, WPA. The latest firmware for my router uses this, and it's also in Windows Update. Which one of these protocol's are "better" (I put it in quotes since it may be nothing more than user preference), and how do they differ? Also, does using any form of encryption slow down my wireless connection? Just curious. Thanks. Viken