Time to Upgrade

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- Firethorne
  
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17 years ago

Sat, Apr 7, 2007 5:06 PM

Just found out that my perfectly serviceable home wi-fi network is obsolete with bad security. Never had any problems with it, but I do notice that the list of networks around me has increased 1000+ since I was the only wireless network in the building - installation circa Christmas 2001. Equipment is Microsoft MN-500 Router at the main computer and internet connection; Microsoft PCN card on the laptop and an MN-510 USB wireless adapter on the TIVO box.

It's all working fine but I figure it may be time to upgrade - or should I?

Suggestions would be appreciated, especially for new equipment since I haven't visited this issue in a long time.

Thanks. Mark in DC

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- John Navas
  
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17 years ago

Sat, Apr 7, 2007 5:26 PM

On 7 Apr 2007 10:06:24 -0700, "Firethorne" wrote in :

Strongly advise you to upgrade your wireless network to WPA security with a strong passphrase -- anything less is too weak to do much real good.

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- Neill Massello
  
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17 years ago

Sun, Apr 8, 2007 5:58 PM

If you stick to 802.11g equipment and shop around, you should be able to upgrade your base station and two adapters to WPA-capable hardware for about $100. The faster 802.11n equipment now available costs more but provides little or no additional security benefits.