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WEP encryption is a legacy wireless security protocol that appears in discussions about older ad hoc networks and router configurations. In WindowsForum threads, users describe setting up WEP-encrypted ad hoc connections between Windows XP and Windows 7 machines for internet sharing, and troubleshooting issues where only certain applications connect when WEP is enabled on a router. The tag also appears in a security practicum that warns against relying on WEP due to its vulnerabilities, recommending stronger encryption for home wireless networks. These posts reflect real-world use of WEP in mixed-OS environments and the challenges of maintaining connectivity with outdated security methods.
  1. Shady Janzeir

    Windows 7 Ad hoc networking, internet access issue between W7, WXP machines.

    Hello everyone, Let me start with the hardware: 1. my machine is a Getac B300 with a Windows XP Professional 32-bit/Windows 7 Professional 64-bit dual boot. 2. My wife's machine is a Toshiba U500 with Windows 7 Professioanl 64-bit. Normally, I use the U500 as a hub: I connect it to the...
    • Shady Janzeir
    • Thread
    • 5g connectivity ad hoc computer setup dual boot getac b300 internet access internet issues iphone issues network network sharing pc suite sony ericsson tech support toshiba troubleshooting wep encryption windows 7 windows xp wireless
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  2. FOXGEAR

    Windows 7 Firefox connects to internet, everything else doesn't...

    Ever since I installed Windows 7 Home Premium, firefox works, but no other apps can connect to the internet i.e. online games, itunes, anti-virus, Visual Studio, etc. I've disabled the firewall and anti-virus, but it doesn't help. I'm using a Belkin Wireless N Router and TP-Link TL-WN851N...
    • FOXGEAR
    • Thread
    • adapter application belkin connectivity firefox firewall games home premium internet itunes network router security starter tp-link troubleshooting visual studio wep encryption windows 7 wireless
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  3. whoosh

    Windows 7 Security Practicum: Essential Home Wireless Security Practices

    http://arstechnica.com/paedia/w/wireless-security-howto/home-802.11b-1.html 802.11b networks are proliferating like mad. Even though faster wireless networks are now available, 802.11b offers users what they want at a reasonably low price. While the high throughput of other technologies is...
    • whoosh
    • Thread
    • home security router security wep encryption wi-fi security
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Security
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