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GeoffW · 23-06-2007, 14:31

The way I read it was that there was no standard way for them to talk using WDS to negotiate dynamic keys, that is until 802.11s arrives. I think the usually comment refers to variations in different manufacturers proprietary implementations.

So to answer your original question, it's as secure as the kit lets you make it but as a minimum you can use encryption with static keys if there is no custom extensions. I wasn't aware there was any 3rd party firmware for the WRT54G, but personally I'd rather stick with standard firmware and a static (but complex) key as WPA-PSK with TKIP is pretty secure. That Airport comment is a bit of a problem though.

23-06-2007, 14:31	#12
GeoffW Inactive Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Reading Posts: 256	Re: Wireless WDS link protocol The way I read it was that there was no standard way for them to talk using WDS to negotiate dynamic keys, that is until 802.11s arrives. I think the usually comment refers to variations in different manufacturers proprietary implementations. So to answer your original question, it's as secure as the kit lets you make it but as a minimum you can use encryption with static keys if there is no custom extensions. I wasn't aware there was any 3rd party firmware for the WRT54G, but personally I'd rather stick with standard firmware and a static (but complex) key as WPA-PSK with TKIP is pretty secure. That Airport comment is a bit of a problem though.