If both ends support it use
WPA2-PSK (AES)
as its considered the most secure.


> From: spamcatcher@suffolk-ancestor-genealogy-research.co.uk
> To: main@lists.alug.org.uk
> Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 08:06:23 +0000
> Subject: [ALUG] Wireless Internet Link Security
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> The lady of the house wants a wireless internet connection for her laptop
> for Christmas as she is fed up with "tripping over cables everywhere!".
>
> I have purchased a router and laptop dongle and am experimenting with it so
> it is ready for The Big Day. One thing which is confusing me is the
> security modes it offers. It gives me the choice of using any of the
> following 5 modes:
>
> No Security
> WEP
> WPA-PSK (TKIP)
> WPA2-PSK (AES)
> WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) or Mixed Mode
>
> I do not expect Security to be a big problem but I may as well set it up the
> best I can right from the start. Assuming the laptop dongle can also be
> configured for all five security modes mentioned above which is the best
> mode to use?
>
> (Sorry if the above seems a dumb question to all you experienced network
> admin bods but this is the first time I have touched a wireless Router and
> am not sure what I am doing)
>
> Ian.
>
>
>
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