Which is more secure when using WEP, Open or Shared Key? I don't want to get into the whole WPA and WPA-PSK is better, I know they are but I am asking about WEP.
Thanks Jim
WEP Shared or Open Key????
Nov 23, 2004
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Open authentication is considered more secure because in shared key the ap sends open text to the client. The client encrypts it with the key and sends it back. So a hacker could take the initial text and the encrypted text and determine your key then use it yo unencrypt your data.
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