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Re: Should have read more about WDS
11/24/13 10:17 PM
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> Hell, sounds like I should just not even use wireless at all. So, when a wireless > device is trying to connect to the network, it tells the SSID and MAC address so the > router will allow it to connect? I figured there are enough neighbors broadcasting > the SSID and would be an easier target. Hell, my DSL connection is so slow, I really > don't think anyone would want on anyway. Plus, I live in a small subdivision in the > country so I doubt a hacker would try to get in my network anyway.
Nah, the upshot is that if you set your security to WPA2 with AES encryption and define a decent password, it’s impractically difficult to crack, and you don’t need to bother with the snake oil. MAC address filtering makes life harder for you for no additional security, and a hidden SSID similarly makes your life harder but actually means your network name can end up being broadcast even more widely than it would otherwise.
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