Wired Equivalent Privacy is a security protocol for wireless networks that encrypts transmitted data WEP is used to provide wireless LAN users protection against casual eavesdropping.
Security weaknesses were found in WEP and have since been exploited. It is now possible to crack a WEP-protected wireless network in a few minutes using easily available software tools.
Choosing WEP as your wireless network's security method will deter the casual user from gaining access to your network (and broadband connection) but not someone who knows what they are doing.
By downloading a WEP cracking tool someone can gain access to your wireless router within a few minutes.
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