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Which wireless type of network are you running at home?

View Poll Results: Which standard is applicable to your network ?
802.11A 3 2.40%
802.11B 9 7.20%
802.11G 88 70.40%
802.11N (draft) 25 20.00%
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Old 01-20-2008
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Which wireless type of network are you running at home?

Would it also be possible to mention if it's secure & how (WEP 64/WEP 128/WPA/WPA2/etc.) ?

Feel free to mention the brand & models of the equipment you're using.
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Old 01-20-2008
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Draktek Vigor 2600 VG. WEP 64 bit - but then I have nobody nearby and anybody in a car is going to stick out like a sore thumb around here!
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Old 01-20-2008
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128bit WPA. Some cheap Belkin that I bought as a temp replacement when my Linksys died. Turns out its working just fine for me so I haven't bought a better one.
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Old 01-20-2008
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Linksys WRT54GS w/WPA. I had used WPA2 for a little bit, but it didn't seem to be well supported by Windows XP.
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Old 01-21-2008
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I might as well add my contribution:

I'm using an Apple Airport Extreme (firmware 7.2.1) in draft-n mode & WPA2.
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Old 01-21-2008
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WEP 128 - Curious to know the pros/cons of the different security algorithms.

NETGEAR Model: WGR614 wireless router
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Old 02-08-2008
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I still need more info & it seems this thread disappeared a bit too fast.
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Old 02-08-2008
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We are the only ones with wireless on the entire board Didou.
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Old 02-09-2008
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I seem to have missed this one - I use a Draytek Vigor 2600 which is connected for wired and wireless. Works a treat. WEP 64 bit only.
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Old 02-10-2008
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Maybe I should make it a sticky for a little while (don't forget to vote on the pole while you're at it).
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Old 02-10-2008
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cough.. poll.. cough..
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Old 02-14-2008
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G is the standard for most and some have N. I still use G54 twin access points for coverage. I know network guys who swear by N, but I don't see the point. 300Mbps gain which is really 240Mbps and like those with 108-125mbps for G54.
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Old 02-17-2008
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I'm using a Linksys 802.11 G router. (WRT54GX4)
I'm using WEP encryption, would use WPA but that would cause my father to become confused and get angry with me... he doesn't like change.
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Old 02-17-2008
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Just make the changes, and he'll never know about it



BTW
I'm using WPA with a buffalo airstation G router
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Old 02-18-2008
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Draft N with WPA (having problems with one of my older laptops when I use WPA2)
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Old 02-18-2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pyromaster114
I'm using a Linksys 802.11 G router. (WRT54GX4)
I'm using WEP encryption, would use WPA but that would cause my father to become confused and get angry with me... he doesn't like change.
Just make the change! Its always easier to ask for forgiveness
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Old 03-05-2008
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I am still on a Wireless B Linksys router. Have not had a reason to change. (Now watch, I have probably jinxed my old router and will find problems when I get home...)
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Old 03-05-2008
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Oh, I forgot: I do not use WPA at this time. I tried it a few years ago and it seemed to cause me all kinds of connection problems.
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Old 03-05-2008
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Linksys WRT54GL running DD-WRT, with WPA and mac filtering.

Was hoping that it would suffice for use with a wireless gaming rig, but can't process the packets fast enough, so it laggs every now and again even after upgrade to light-weight DD-WRT. (Could also have something to do with the 20 other 802.11b/g networks in my building....)

Curious, what are you going to use this info for? War-driving in the us?
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Old 03-05-2008
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Dynamode Vigor - has to be the best.
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