do i have to set up a 128 bit wepkey security password on a Network Everywhere router .. or is there one already set on it this is not a wireless router ...
Cable/DSL Router
NR041
the internet access is by the phone compney
2006-08-01 13:27:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
you dont need a wep or wap key for wired routers.
2006-08-01 13:30:51 · answer #1 · answered by Mike-Q 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WEP is a wireless security option. I've heard it referred to as Wireless Encryption Protocol, Wirelss Equivalent Protection, Wired Equivalency Privacy, Wired Equivalent Privacy.
I tend to use the former option of Wireless Encryption Protocol, but I might be mistaken. Apparently that's a misnomer, it is actually the latter: Wired Equivalent Privacy.
It's specifically for wireless networks. So, if your cable/DSL router doesn't have a wireless transmitter built-in and activated and you're not setting up a wireless network, you shouldn't need to use WEP.
2006-08-01 13:32:31 · answer #2 · answered by Michael Gmirkin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The security keys are only for wireless use. You would notice if a stranger tried to plug a wire into your router.
2006-08-01 13:32:31 · answer #3 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is not a wireless router there will be no WEP (Wired Eqivalent Protection) set on it nor can you set one on it. You cannot use it for wireless connections.
2006-08-01 13:33:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SET ONE UP
2006-08-01 13:32:01 · answer #5 · answered by oswtygrl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋