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  • pks00
    pks00 Posts: 559 Forumite
    Something else to note about WEP, something I didnt know before.
    I use 128bit and not 64bit, apparently speed is sacrificed at the higher level.
    Im gonna change to WPA, lets see if that make a difference.
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  • albertross_2
    albertross_2 Posts: 8,932 Forumite
    AES is stronger than wpa-psk/tkip, but support for it from network cards isn't as common. If your router and all network cards support it, this is the best one to use, but plain old wpa-psk/tkip with a 63 character key is good enough.

    As you say, a radius server is OTT for the average home user.
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
  • pks00
    pks00 Posts: 559 Forumite
    for info, I think this post would be useful to OP and others

    http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/bowman_03july28.mspx
    :hello:

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