Weird networking issue

[Nick Burns]

This is a new router. I was wrong about WEP. I used WEP on the previous router. This one doesn't even have WEP as an option. I am using WPA2-PSK (AES).

You weren't lying about the weird, just to be safe I would strengthen your SSID to 32 characters and your WPA2 key to 64. PITA but it would be my second step, first would be 1 device straight to modem and a scan, if they're still there, it's obviously bleeding through, if not, they're coming in from you're router and it needs to be locked down tighter. Make 'em work for it.

If you strengthen your SSID and Key, you're running as good as it gets, unless you wanna step up to WPA2 enterprise which requires a radius server.

Unfortunately, even WPA2 has been cracked, but it's usually because of default or simple SSID's and weak passwords. It quickly becomes not worth the effort once you strengthen these.

[Joe]

Shall give that a try Nick. Thanks.

[DigiCorn]

I don't see what making a long SSID would do, but I would definitely change it. I want to change mine to "FBI_surveillance_van."

Making a long WPA2 key with a good mix of seemingly random numbers and letters is just common sense.

[Farabomb]

Just use terms like virus, plague, infection, and Yani and that should keep people off.

[Nick Burns]

I don't see what making a long SSID would do,

There are arguments raging over this (like most everything else), you can choose to err on whichever side you want, I've already chosen my side.

Detractors say it's a computationally nominal annoyance, protractors like myself say use everything you got, layers upon layers, it's my job to annoy (& destroy) you, you may get in, but you'll pay a hefty cover charge, and more likely you'll just walk away defeated.

The fact is that the hash IS salted with the SSID. Think about it, are you gonna spend days thrashing cycles and rainbows on me when Billy Bob next door's SSID is "linksys"?