Will converting from WPA to WEP affect my Comcast phone/internet?

Question

I am trying to use Tivo series 2 with my wireless router (DLink G54), which is WPA. Tivo tech says I need to call DLink and convert to WEP so that I can update my Tivo software to 8.0. (I tried to use the phone line for this, but it didn't work due to Comcast phone). WEP concerns me for 2 reasons: 1. it seems WPA is best based on other posts and 2. Will converting to WEP screw up my internet and phone use, since both use the wireless router? Any help will be greatly appreciated! Also, if add'l is helpful: I started with the Netgear wireless adptr for the Tivo but it didn't work even tho it was a Tivo appvd model, so Tivo sent me the Tivo brand adapter. This has been a treacherous process! I may just ditch the Tivo. I have Comcast DVR on our main tv, but thought Tivo would be good upstairs to access music etc from my computer. Thank you again for input!

Answer 1

Remember, WEP and WPA are wireless security features, not wired features. Unless you are telling me your phone is wireless, which I doubt, your phone service will not be affected. Also, if you connect your Tivo directly to your router, there is no need to worry about wireless security.

As for your internet, yes it can be impacted. If you are changing security features, you will need change it on any computers that are receiving internet wirelessly. Again, any computer connected directly to the router via ethernet cable will not be affected.

Personaly, I think WPA and WEP are a joke. It takes up bandwidth and therefore slows your internet connection down. I prefer MAC filtering. You get the security, but no performance bottlenecks.

Answer 2

Always update the firmware of your routers to the latest revision.
You should be able to use both WPA or WEP with no issues.
If needed, connect the Tivo box with an ethernet box to your router to do your updates, then move it up again and use it with wireless.

Answer 3

WPA is a greater encryption than WEP. purely be specific you specify an prolonged keystring. The longer that's the greater complicated it could be to crack. additionally make certain you're employing numbers, letters, decrease and better case.