23 Apr
2001
23 Apr
'01
3:06 a.m.
How secure is this connection? Does 802.11 provide security implicitly?
802.11 provides basic authentication with SSID's, and encryption with WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol). Neither is particularly hard to crack, but it does protect you from casual intrusion. Simon -- Simon Lockhart | Tel: +44 (0)1737 839676 Internet Engineering Manager | Fax: +44 (0)1737 839516 BBC Internet Services | Email: Simon.Lockhart@bbc.co.uk Kingswood Warren,Tadworth,Surrey,UK | URL: http://support.bbc.co.uk/