What's the difference between WEP and WPA? What should I pick?

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Wirless works for the netwoek but cannont connect laptops or i pods. they pick up the router but every password showing on the set up pages denies access

The router's password is a Passphrase or the WEP or WPA orWPA2 encryption key. The Passphrase generates the WEP or WPA or WPA2 encryptionkey and this is in the router's wireless settings. To connect to your wireless router, it needs the router'swireless settings configured ie SSID, WPA or WPA2 encryption key and also thewireless cards in all the laptops and or computers needs to be configured withthese router's wireless settings. Then the laptops and desktop computers cancommunicate with your wireless router.

Mar 16, 2011 • Zoom X6 (5590) DSL Modem (55900003)

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Hello, my husband laptop requests the following statement each time he attempts to log on to his system. Windows was unable to find a certificate to log you on to the network SandyM. We have searched FixYa...

You need to configure the router, both the "wired" and the "wireless" interfaces inside of it.
For the wireless interface:
* pick an SSID ('SandyM')
* pick an encryption-level -- use 'WPA', because 'WEP' is too easy to "hack"
* pick a password for your network.

Jan 09, 2011 • D-Link DIR-615 Wireless Router

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Were do you get wep or wpa trying to hook up xbox 360 to my wireless router

You need to configure the wireless networking component of the router:
* pick a network-name ('SSID'),
* pick an encryption-level (preferably 'WPA'),
* pick a network-password.

Then, configure your XBOX to use that SSID/password, to connect to your router.

Nov 15, 2010 • Computers & Internet

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How do I secure my network

etting up wireless security is the easiest way to prevent other people from using your wireless internet connection. Your Linksys router supports three (3) of the most commonly-used wireless security types WEP, WPA and WPA2.

This article will explain the difference between WEP, WPA, WPA2 and how to set up each of them.

Nov 06, 2010 • Linksys WRT160N Wireless Router

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I have a problem to connect to wi-fi which is set up from computer but i can connect to wi-fi that is in public area for example in my college. I tried and set up different network type like wep,wep2...

You need to configure the wireless adapter inside your router,
i.e., pick an SSID, use 'WPA' encryption, and pick a password.

Then, "View Available Wireless Networks".
Select the SSID that you picked.
Enter the password that you picked.

Oct 21, 2010 • Computers & Internet

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Not able to connect the sons Nitendo DSi to the internet. They are asking for the WEP Key but on my home hub there is only a WPA Key. BT have told me to connect to you to ask for support.

If your using WPA and your Nintendo DS only supports WEP Encryption theres no way you can connect it to the internet. WEP encryption is different from WPA.

WEP key uses hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F or ASCII format. The ASCII format is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX over the network.

Example of WEP key encryption are:

*64-bit hexadecimal keys are exactly 10 characters in length. (12345678FA is a valid string of 10 characters for 64-bit encryption.)
*128-bit hexadecimal keys are exactly 26 characters in length. (456FBCDF123400122225271730 is a valid string of 26 characters for 128-bit encryption.)
*64-bit ASCII keys are exactly 5 characters in length (DMODE is a valid string of 5 characters for 64-bit encryption.)
*128-bit ASCII keys are exactly 13 characters in length (2002HALOSWIN1 is a valid string of 13 characters for 128-bit encryption.)

WPA Key is entered as a pass phrase between 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters in the ASCII format at both ends of the wireless connection. Although PSK accepts a minimum of eight characters, for proper security, it is a good idea to use ample length and should not use a commonly known phrase. This phrase is used to generate session keys that are unique for each wireless client.

To resolved the issue you have an option to change the WirelessSettings on your router to WEP instead of WPA since WEP is also a secured netwrok. however you need to keep in mind that if you change the encryption you need to configure all othere device connected to the router via WPA and change the settings to WEP.

Thanks for using Fixya

Aug 02, 2010 • Computers & Internet

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Is the PIN on the bottom of the router the same as the WEP or WPA?

WEP or WPA are the types of wireless security. If your wireless network is secured then there will be a password on the network that is called as wireless network key or passphrase ( WEP or WPA key ). PIN number is different than WEP or WPA.
To check the wireless network key ( WEP / WPA) you will need to access the router settings page.
On that page , you will find all the settings of the router.

Apr 29, 2010 • Belkin N1 Wireless USB 2.0 Network Adapter...

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Can't connect with i phone when wep security used

WEP "Security" has been completely and thoroughly hacked. It is pretty useless. WPA requires that you pick a good passphrase which is not dictionary based.
But my guess is that you have not entered the security key correctly. Stupid WEP should have included a checksum in the entered key. Make sure you use the hex key, and not the phrase that generates the hex key. I have had poor luck moving those and never encountered a problem with the hex key, unless I miscopied it.
And switch to WPA security.

Jan 12, 2010 • NetGear RangeMax WPN824 Wireless Router...

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Lol whi-fi? You need to read up on WEP (Wired Equivalence Protection) WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and WPA2 to learn about it. Then you need to login to your router usually using 192.168.0.1 or whatever I.P. (Internet Protocol) Address your router has. Use your default password (provided with your manual) and set a different password after inside. Read your manual to understand where to set your WEP or WPA Passwords. Keep in mind WEP despite the name is not Equivalent to Wired Connections. WEP can be cracked withing 1-2 minutes. WPA and WPA2 can be cracked as well if it is using a PSK Handshake. Do a little homework and read your owners manual. Understand the risk.

Nov 17, 2009 • Computers & Internet

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What is WEP and WPA encryption

WEP is like a clear connection with no encryption only to get this connection you need to enter key number and password.
WPA is more like encrypted connection and to that also you shall enter key number and password.

In today's wireliss connection speed there's no differences and you better use WEP since they got less connectivity problems

Nov 19, 2008 • Computers & Internet

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WEP is a weak securtiy protocol that is outdated and can be easily broken

WPA is a newer security protocol that is much harder to break with AES encryption

WPA is always recommended mode for operation over WEP.

Use WPA2 which is latest version if it is supported by device.

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Hi,

Welcome to Fixya. WPA provides stronger wireless security than WEP in your wireless network

What is WPA?

WiFi Protected Access (WPA) is the new security standard adopted by the WiFi Alliance consortium. WiFi compliance ensures interoperability between different manufacturer's equipment.
WPA delivers a level of security way beyond anything that WEP can offer, bridges the gap between WEP and 802.11i networks, and has the advantage that the firmware in older equipment may be upgradeable.

How does WPA work?

WPA uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP is designed to allow WEP to be upgraded. This means that all the main building blocks of WEP are present, but corrective measures have been added to address security problems.

WPA (TKIP) is a great solution, providing much stronger security than WEP, addressing all the weaknesses and allowing compatibility and upgrades with older equipment.

If you have questions please let me know. Thanks for using Fixya

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WEP is a very early attempt at wireless security. WPA is WEP's successor. Use WPA, WPA2 if possible.
WEP will broadcast the SSID and key in clear text at certain intervals making it very easy for an attacker to hack your wi-fi in under 60 seconds. This is possible even if you have SSID broadcasting disabled.

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WEP is an older wireless standard and harder to setup. It is used by older computers to attach to wireless devices. WPA is the new standard and has better encryption. WPA will let to select the password that you would like to use so that when the computer connects to the router, all that you have to enter is the password.

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