I Recently added 64-bit WEP encryption to my wireless router for my laptops security, but now i find that i can not connect to wifi using my PSP or NDS. In both devices, in the settings, I've input the WEP KEY as it is on my laptop, i have the router setting set to Shared key
The 2 devices are also in my "Wireless access list" Meaning the router recognized their MAC address' and lets em online.....without the WEP ENCRYPTION anyway....
Can someone please help me, I dont wanna sacrifice security for simple online play with my handhelds.
Well i found out what was wrong with the NDS, the router had to be set to KEY#1, and as for the psp, setting the router to OPEN did fix it, i also noticed the psp was not working when using the open key and the #2 wep number, maybe it must be on #1 just like the NDS ?
Also, what are the dangers to having my wep wifi network set to open system? Are there more intrusion or spying Risks ???
Thanks alot you guys, especially for the mega speedy reply.
Im not really sure but i have a wireless router, and i use WEP encryption with open key for psp,as long as you have some type of encryption its better then nothing.
I have a WEP key too on my wireless router, But if you have it set on 'open' does that mean there is no WEB encryption anymore? I really need help on getting my PSP to work online. I have been constantly trying to get it too work. Does having a WEP key effect the PSP in some way? Please help :'(
Open key authentication involves supplying the correct SSID. With shared key authentication, the AP sends the client device a challenge text packet that the client must then encrypt with the correct WEP key and return to the AP. If the client has the wrong key or no key, authentication will fail and the client will not be allowed to associate with the AP. Shared key authentication is not considered secure, because a hacker who detects both the clear-text challenge and the same challenge encrypted with a WEP key can decipher the WEP key.
With open key authentication, even if a client can complete authentication and associate with an AP, the use of WEP prevents the client from sending data to and receiving data from the AP, unless the client has the correct WEP key.
Bottom line: Shared Authentication does not add any security, and may weaken your security. Don't bother with it.
