Proxim wifi card for $39!

[eyez]

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They also have the pulse 424 for $30 and shipping.

 

[Souka]

Security: Wired Equivalency Protection (WEP) 40-bit data encryption. 128-bit Encryption available soon

 

[todays]

Seems like a good price. I wouldn't worry about 40bit vs 128bit WEP encryption, both are already cracked. Most people use VPN for a secure wireless connection.

 

[manly]

Seems like a chicken and egg problem to me, so

Can you do NAT over VPN without expensive software?

Many of us would buy these cards to share an Internet conneection without wiring.

Also, what about Linux compatibility? Guess it's off to google to hunt for reviews.

 

[hans007]

their price for the WAP is pretty cheap too.

 

[MISMan]

Guys,

I have been in the 802.1x arena for quite a while. My suggestions on a security level are:

1. Use 40-bit WEP. This keeps the yahoos off your network that are not trying to get in.
2. Use IPSec. This is encrypted IP traffic. Hell, that is encryption inside of encryption. Hack that.
3. If you use W2K Server for DHCP, make it issue certificates and ONLY register the MAC addresses you know and block the others.

THis will allow others to sniff the airwaves, but doubtfully get any usable information.