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| From | riserman <riserman@optonline.net> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | alt.internet.wireless, alt.comp.networking.routers, alt.comp.issues.security, comp.security.firewalls |
| Subject | Re: What's the status of WPS on wireless routers these days? |
| References | <trWdnVTgZ-UZvz_PnZ2dnUVZ_hqdnZ2d@earthlink.com> <l85qqk$8vn$1@blue-new.rahul.net> <7llfa9d5196dn1hp9sgohfqi5rgp5u95r0@4ax.com> <sxGqu.461269$nC5.326670@fx06.iad> <Yoqdncr6Sbbd9jbPnZ2dnUVZ_vadnZ2d@earthlink.com> |
| Message-ID | <Zp7ru.408424$7U2.309140@fx29.iad> (permalink) |
| Organization | Optimum Online |
| Date | 2013-12-14 20:16 -0500 |
Cross-posted to 4 groups.
On 12/13/2013 3:17 PM, Ant wrote: > ... >>>> A couple of months ago, I needed to connect my Sony BluRay player to my >>>> WiFi, and wasn't intrigued by the hunt and peck method of entering my WPA >>>> passphrase, so I tried the buton that said WPS. >>>> The Sony message told me to press the WPS button on my router, a recent >>>> vintage Netgear N150 from Target. By the time I returned to the room where >>>> the Sony is located, my connection was established, and I haven't needed to >>>> do anything since. >>>> >>>> Is that how it's supposed to work ;-) >>> >>> That's how it's supposed to work. What it's not supposed to allow, however, >>> is the capability for an intruder to get onto your wireless network >>> relatively easily. >>> >>> Once you're done with WPS, turn it off. If you can, that is. > > I re(call/member) some routers still had this vulnerability even if it > is disabled! > > >> That's my problem. Just set up a Netgear N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit >> Router WNDR4300 -- sounds impressive doesn't it? But, you can't turn off >> WPS without turning off the router. Anyone know how to make this unit >> work securely? Thanks. > > Ask Netgear? They will probably say to buy a new one if it is old. :( > Can it do third party firmwares? > Alas it is a new model! Not sure what you mean by third party firmwares. Please explain. riserman
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What's the status of WPS on wireless routers these days? ANTant@zimage.com (Ant) - 2013-12-06 13:16 -0600
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Re: What's the status of WPS on wireless routers these days? riserman <riserman@optonline.net> - 2013-12-13 11:24 -0500
Re: What's the status of WPS on wireless routers these days? ANTant@zimage.com (Ant) - 2013-12-13 14:17 -0600
Re: What's the status of WPS on wireless routers these days? riserman <riserman@optonline.net> - 2013-12-14 20:16 -0500
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