Does anybody know about wireless networking?

[scoopd]

I am using an Airstation G54 and was just wondering what the best way of making it as secure as I can.I'm not sure what WPA-PSK and SSID means?

Many Thanks

Scoop

[Sam]

I am using an Airstation G54 and was just wondering what the best way of making it as secure as I can.I'm not sure what WPA-PSK and SSID means?

Many Thanks

Scoop

i'm pretty sure you will find a lot of help on the internet.
Main thing is make sure it is passworded..a stupid amount of people don't bother!

[BeerFunk]

A quick search reveals that the security for this router is impeccable - MAC address control is included, which is good. Basically, every attached device has it's own MAC code, and you can allow only authorised devices to connect :)

[DMX Will]

Does anybody know about wireless networking?
Yes thanks :)

[scoopd]

Thanks for all the help guys.The one thing I'm unsure of is how to authorise a specific laptop.

[BeerFunk]

I would think everything is in the router's menu, which is normally accessed by typing in it's address in your browser (like 192.168.0.1 etc)

[DMX Will]

The G54s are good, I run 3 at home (bridged wireless networking) -or at least i think I do...something similar none the less.

Their default IP address (I.E. the address to type into your web browser to get up the config pages) is 192.168.11.1

The default user/password combination is "root" and "a blank password.

SSID: This is the name of your wireless network (the name it projects and thus pops up in your "connect to" box on your PC/Laptop's wireless network settings) mine at home for example is "VIRTUALSIGHTS". The only thing that you can do with an SSID to make your network more secure is to hide it. This means it won't pop up in anyones wireless network box, so as far as they're aware...the network doesn't exsist. I use a hidden SSID for added protection.

In terms of wireless security, its a bit on a minefield at times.

For a home network you'll be fine using WEP encryption, you can use WPA etc etc, but its alot easier, and just as hard/easy to crack a WEP key as it is a WPA. You've also got to jump through a few extra hoops if you use WPA/PSK etc.

At work, we have about 40-50 waps around the school, all of which are using the same SSID/WEP Key, and we don't have any secuirty problems. Which I think just about puts in into prosective. I also use WEP at home.

[BeerFunk]

I have to ask Will, why do you need 3 wireless routers at home?? Do you live at DMX Towers or something? :D

[DMX Will]

I have to ask Will, why do you need 3 wireless routers at home?? Do you live at DMX Towers or something? :D

lol! I moved in Jan from my house in which I had wired networking installed. My new house doesn't and so I now have a wireless bridge. Each wap connects to the other two. This means in the 3 areas of my house that I need wired network, I have it, you simply plug your wired devices into the back of each WAP, and hey-presto you have a wired, wireless network.

They also give out wireless signal for laptop/PDA. Works a treat, and alot better than using wireless PCI cards....especially in my servers! :attn:

[dj-jaym]

Best possible way would be

WPA RADIUS, Then a secure vpn tunnel

Covers you all the way,

MAC ADDRESS FILTERING ????????, Why bother do you know how easy it is to sniff out what devices are talkign to an AP , and how easy to clone a mac ?

WEP can be cracked very easily indeed !, And will running servers on wifi bridges mmmmmm

[BeerFunk]

lol! I moved in Jan from my house in which I had wired networking installed. My new house doesn't and so I now have a wireless bridge. Each wap connects to the other two. This means in the 3 areas of my house that I need wired network, I have it, you simply plug your wired devices into the back of each WAP, and hey-presto you have a wired, wireless network.

They also give out wireless signal for laptop/PDA. Works a treat, and alot better than using wireless PCI cards....especially in my servers! :attn:
Aah I see, although you don't need 3 routers for that, but then I suppose it works! I prefer everything wired, I have 2 dual ethernet cables (2 100MBit connections per cable) going upstairs, 2 into the living room, and a single connection for the kitchen. You know with a cable, it will always work, and no-one's hacking into it! :)

[Twinspin]

Best possible way would be

WPA RADIUS, Then a secure vpn tunnel

Covers you all the way,

MAC ADDRESS FILTERING ????????, Why bother do you know how easy it is to sniff out what devices are talkign to an AP , and how easy to clone a mac ?

WEP can be cracked very easily indeed !, And will running servers on wifi bridges mmmmmm

Someones been doing their Cisco security then!!

[Thames Valley Discos]

lol! I moved in Jan from my house in which I had wired networking installed. My new house doesn't and so I now have a wireless bridge. Each wap connects to the other two. This means in the 3 areas of my house that I need wired network, I have it, you simply plug your wired devices into the back of each WAP, and hey-presto you have a wired, wireless network.

They also give out wireless signal for laptop/PDA. Works a treat, and alot better than using wireless PCI cards....especially in my servers! :attn:

you need some of these then
http://www.maplin.co.uk/searchtemplate.asp?criteria=MAINS%20NETWORKING

[BeerFunk]

you need some of these then
http://www.maplin.co.uk/searchtemplate.asp?criteria=MAINS%20NETWORKING
Home mains power line networking? From what I've heard, they are very unreliable, particularly when appliances are added or removed from the line. This results in more lost packets in the signal, which decreases speed and increases latency - so I suppose it depends what you plan to use the network for.

Personally, I avoid wireless, and have everything hard wired - which is undoubtedly the best way to do it (although not the most practical at times)

[Thames Valley Discos]

Home mains power line networking? From what I've heard, they are very unreliable, particularly when appliances are added or removed from the line. This results in more lost packets in the signal, which decreases speed and increases latency - so I suppose it depends what you plan to use the network for.

Personally, I avoid wireless, and have everything hard wired - which is undoubtedly the best way to do it (although not the most practical at times)

they seem to work fine, i know several people with larger houses that are using them and they have had no problems yet

[BeerFunk]

they seem to work fine, i know several people with larger houses that are using them and they have had no problems yet
As I said, it depends what you use it for. I wouldn't use it, as I occasionally play LAN games, where latency is important. Plus I couldn't be bothered with the speed drop, 100MBit seems slow enough at times! :)