kendellrt Posted January 1, 2006 Posted January 1, 2006 I am using WPA2 with AES. From what I understand, TKIP is a PSK, but AES is a PSK that changes dynamically. Is that correct? If so, it would be more secure, right? Also, I have seen that you can use WPA2 without keying a PSK. How does that work, and how does the network know the passphrase? I have searched all over and gotten the info I have stated so far, I just can't figure out how to get things to work when you don't type a PSK into the wireless node. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted January 1, 2006 Posted January 1, 2006 I suggest you Bookmark Wikipedia. Along with Webopedia, they can provide some very interesting articles and definitions. Wikipedia Webopedia AES TKIP WPA and WPA2 I know these articles don't exactly answer your question, But If I find something that relates to them I will tell you. I will be reading them. EDIT: After reading those articles I would have to say AES with a key size of 256 bits would be the most secure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendellrt Posted January 1, 2006 Posted January 1, 2006 I have a hard time understanding some of the stuff in Wikipedia. I am educated, and a native English speaker, but it is just the way they write it. I think it could be more effective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted January 1, 2006 Posted January 1, 2006 Log onto your AIM. Would ya.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendellrt Posted January 1, 2006 Posted January 1, 2006 I have a hard time understanding some of the stuff in Wikipedia. I am educated, and a native English speaker, but it is just the way they write it. I think it could be more effective. I got from the last link, though, that when you don't use PSK you need an authentication server. Now it all makes sense. Thanks! Please respond if I got it wrong, but that would explain why I can't get it to work without using PSK. Ste, I don't use AIM anymore, just MSN. I have Yahoo! installed though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilkev715 Posted January 1, 2006 Posted January 1, 2006 How anal are you about your wifi security? WEP is of course is a joke. WPA/WPA2 is fine with TKIP/PSK as long as your key is at least 20 random letters/numbers. Anything more like AES is complete overkill. How many reports have you heard of a good WPA key being cracked? None if very little at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted January 1, 2006 Posted January 1, 2006 How anal are you about your wifi security? WEP is of course is a joke. WPA/WPA2 is fine with TKIP/PSK as long as your key is at least 20 random letters/numbers. Anything more like AES is complete overkill. How many reports have you heard of a good WPA key being cracked? None if very little at all. 609084[/snapback] Ya, either hes very paranoid or is some Security IT thats out of touch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendellrt Posted January 2, 2006 Posted January 2, 2006 I am the out of touch IT guy. I have been asked to do some work in doctors offices, and therefore need to learn about WPA2 for legal purposes. I am expirementing on my own network. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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