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[Paul Stenning]

Yes, that would be interesting.

I think we have all heard of WEP and WPK, and know that WPK is the more 
secure, but probably don't know why or indeed how it all works.

As an aside I helped a neighbour set up his BT Broadband yesterday.  It 
didn't need much help though.  He had received a router and cordless 
phone combo unit from BT which was preconfigured for his ADSL connection 
and just worked when plugged in.  Wireless was enabled, with WEP 
security enabled and the 10 character key printed on a label on the unit 
(together with the unique wireless ID).  All I had to do was select the 
right wireless network and enter the key in Windows, and it all worked.

I was impressed with how well they had done that compared to most 
routers which default to wireless security disabled and generic network 
names.  A bit of thought and effort has made it customer-proof and 
secure.  I hate to praise BT, but this time it is due.

Paul.


David Shorthouse wrote:
> Last try,
> 
> Brief if the meeting is at the centre would anyone be interested in wireless 
> security??
> 
> I think thats as brief as I can be.
> 
> Dave
>