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Password recovery
I took my laptop to my daughter's house where she has a wireless network. I was told the password, but unfortunately, was given the wrong one. When I tried to connect, I got a "network security...
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ALERT: WPA-TKIP isn't secure - use WPA2 instead
SUMMARY: WPA-PSK is vulnerable to offline attack. WPA-TKIP has been cracked. TO AVOID THESE PROBLEMS: 1. USE WPA-AES or WPA2 instead of WPA-TKIP (or WEP) 2. USE A PASSPHRASE WITH MORE THAN 20...
 
How to use second wireless Belkin router as a receiver?
Dear Experts, I have two wireless Belkin routers. One is a newer N / G router that plugs into the modem. Model: F5D8236-4, V2 The other is an older G router. Model: F5D7230-4 I'm working in the...
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Wizard Exposes Carrier IQ
Carrier IQ as a platform is designed to collect "metrics" at any scale. What I found it to hook into is far beyond the scope of anything a carrier needs - or should want - to be collecting. Carrier IQ...
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Man this group is DEAD DEAD DEAD
guess people are tired of all the constipated old men in this group.
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Wireless (Internet) Wiki (FAQ)
NEW HOME OF WIRELESS WIKI IS A comprehensive resource on wireless access to the Internet, including answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and Fast Fixes for common problems. Search Wireless...
 
ALERT: WPA-TKIP isn't secure - use WPA2 instead
SUMMARY: WPA-PSK is vulnerable to offline attack. WPA-TKIP has been cracked. TO AVOID THESE PROBLEMS: 1. USE WPA-AES or WPA2 instead of WPA-TKIP (or WEP) 2. USE A PASSPHRASE WITH MORE THAN 20...
 
Alfa AWUS036h power question
While searching for an Alfa AWUS036h I see a 500mW and a 1000mW output. It seems a different power level would be a different model number. I do note that the 500mW unit has a 2db gain antenna and the...
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WiFi Embedded development kit
Hi, I am doing this project as a hobby and also want to know a little bit about WiFi. I found the found kit from rabbit semiconductor / digi. The processor is 70MHz RCM5000 series. My goal is to...
 
Questions about Wi-Fi adapters, amplifiers, and antennae
Hi: I have this network adapter -- WG311NAR I'm looking for a way to strengthen my Wi-Fi reception regardless of the access point I'm using. I need an antenna system with it's own power supply to...
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Router as client access point or better client adapter?
I live in a tourist area in Vietnam with too many free wireless routers in use giving a lot of interference. There are about 20 hotels/guest houses visible from my window. I have a desktop computer...
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Is hiding your home SSID actually a privacy flaw (broadcasting your home SSID at public hotspots)?
SUMMARY: * Hiding your home SSID (apparently) violates your public hotspot privacy! WinXP SP3 WZC clients "configured to connect to non-broadcast networks are constantly disclosing the SSID of those...
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Verizon air card + wireless router
I've heard of using a Verizon air card with a wireless router to create a local hotspot - sorta like the MiFi - any links to such devices ?
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Wireless (Internet) Wiki (FAQ)
NEW HOME OF WIRELESS WIKI IS A comprehensive resource on wireless access to the Internet, including answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and Fast Fixes for common problems. Search Wireless...