From: Geoffrey S. Mendelson (gsm_at_nonexisting.hamakor.org.il)
Date: Wed 05 Jan 2005 - 12:01:11 IST
On Wed, Jan 05, 2005 at 11:17:12AM +0200, Shachar Shemesh wrote:
> Geoffrey S. Mendelson wrote:
>
> >Always use WEP (encryption) 64 bit is good enough. It is NOT to
> >keep your data secure, don't ever assume that it will be,
> >but to keep people from using your network to send spam or
> >"share" kidde porn.
> >
> Actually, I was seriously considering not using it. The idea is that,
> since WEP is so weak, I might as well do without altogether. Any host
> wishing to do anything at all on my network, including browsing the
> internet, will need to have openvpn installed and configured. Once
> that's the case, there is no extra benefit from using WEP.
Yes, but the difference is a legal one. If you do not encrypt your
network, you are inviting anyone to use it. If you do, you can claim
you were "hacked".
Geoff.
-- Geoffrey S. Mendelson, Jerusalem, Israel gsm_at_mendelson.com N3OWJ/4X1GM IL Voice: 972-544-608-069 IL Fax: 972-2-648-1443 U.S. Voice: 1-215-821-1838 I may be an old fart, but I'm a high-tech, up to date old fart. :-)
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