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Old 21-10-2010, 03:44   #1
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how can i tell if network is open or not?
I have just set up my Virgin wireless router and would like to know if the network is open or not.

The security type that i have set the router to is WEP.

Is that the right type to set it up to as dont want other people using my wireless network for free.
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Re: how can i tell if network is open or not?
WEP is easily cracked, if the devices on your network support it, then go to WPA-PSK or WPA-PSK2.
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WEP is easily cracked, if the devices on your network support it, then go to WPA-PSK or WPA-PSK2.
How can i change it to WPA-PSK now that ive set it up on the other one?

I have a D-Link DIR-615.
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Re: how can i tell if network is open or not?
Same setup screen as changing the key.
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Same setup screen as changing the key.
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Re: how can i tell if network is open or not?
This website will tell you what ports are open

https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2

You can use it ti simulate attacks on your PC
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