Re: Westell DSL modem

On Sat, 18 Mar 2006 19:11:26 GMT, in alt.internet.wireless , "simon"
<simon@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

(of basic wireless security)

Well that what the document files say, but I have never met anyone with the
knowledge or skill to get into any secured network.

You have however just communicated with a very great number.

It's something for films.

Great - send the contract right over. :-)

I tried various programs to see if they would do as claimed and not one of
them does.

Finding "hidden" networks and capturing SSIDs and MACs is trivial with
something like netstumbler and ethereal.

he ones claiming to crack WEP and WPA are not even available in
any assembled program!

Cracking WPA is considerably more interesting, but WEP crackers can be
downloaded to "test" your own network.

Most people trying to get into a network haven't a clue about computers.

With you on that one!
Mark McIntyre
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