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fawking · 01-16-2003

Question: I know WEP is encrypting packets, but does it prevent you from connecting to the AP to try and use internet access? (As long as there are not MAC filters or anything else in the way.)

Answer: Yes, as the AP will only accept the encrypted packets.

Reportedly some APs will accept both encrpyted and non-encrypted traffic at the same time, so make sure you RTM when you're setting it up.

Originally asked by fawking
Answered by Thorn

01-16-2003	#8 (permalink)
fawking Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1	APs and WEP Question: I know WEP is encrypting packets, but does it prevent you from connecting to the AP to try and use internet access? (As long as there are not MAC filters or anything else in the way.) Answer: Yes, as the AP will only accept the encrypted packets. Reportedly some APs will accept both encrpyted and non-encrypted traffic at the same time, so make sure you RTM when you're setting it up. Originally asked by fawking Answered by Thorn Last edited by Thorn : 01-30-2003 at 12:42 PM.