What's the point of buying a router if you can't use the security features of WPA2?

Question

I bought a LinkSys Router that has WPA2 security. Through 'tech support' (whom I despise with a passion) I learned that some computers cannot access internet with it, thus they set me up with the less secure WEP, which I didn't want. What the h**l is the point of buying a product with the purpose of WPA2 security and then have tech support completely bypass its purpose and nonchalantly tell you, 'oh yeah WPA2 doesn't work for a lot of computers, so we'll just set you up with WEP.' I'm sick of this BS, lies, manipulation, and semantics!!!

Answer 1

dear,

Even cracking WEP isn't so very easy.Right now network.WPA2 is just 5% better than WEP thats all.Plus if you use WPA2 type security protection then the processing speed becomes very slow.best for fire wall its mantain  your network

oke bye

Answer 2

Actually, Windows released a hotfix for XP a while back in 2005 that allows you to use WPA2 encryption.

Download KB893357

http://www.microsoft.com/downloadS/detai...

A little googling saves a lot of trouble (and a lot of computer rage). Enjoy.

Answer 3

Even cracking WEP isn't so very easy.Right now I am using the same encryption method over my WI-FI network.WPA2 is just 5% better than WEP thats all.Plus if you use WPA2 type security protection then the processing speed becomes very slow.Even I use a LINKSYS router for WI-FI connection for home use and I had the same issue.But after talking to TECH SUPPORT I REALISED THAT WEP IS AS GOOD AS WPA2.Ya it is true that WPA2 doesn't work for a lot of computers especially with computers with 56K ethernet cards.