I have a Netgear WGR614 router and a Netgear WPN802 RangeMax Access Point. I already have WEP (64-bit) on the router. Do I need to take the WEP off of the router and add it to the access point? If WEP stays on router, what do I need to do so that wireless devices will work with the access point? The wireless devices work with the router before introducing the access point.
WEP on router or access point or both?
Aug 09, 2007
3 Replies
WEP is almost worthless - you need WPA-PSK or WPA-PSK2 to be secure.
All devices that communicate with your network have to be on the same key/ssid of they share the network.
I agree with Leythos, WEP is worthless. Don't even consider it anymore. Second, I'm not exactly sure what you mean concerning WEP on the router. The RangeMax is the wireless access point which is where the Encryption is needed. The router just handles the traffic. Encrypt your AccessPoint with the best possible encryption it has and use the uplink port to connect to the router.
Thanks for the info...up and running! bb
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