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#1 ktwq
Member since 2003 • 1199 Posts
Hi all,

Will WEP encryption for my wireless connection slow down my broadband speed?

Thanks
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#2 pokefant
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[QUOTE="ktwq"]Hi all,

Will WEP encryption for my wireless connection slow down my broadband speed?

Thanks


Yes, it will.

However, the difference is marginal at best. It depends on the router/adapter as well.
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#3 ZBoater
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[QUOTE="ktwq"]Hi all,

Will WEP encryption for my wireless connection slow down my broadband speed?

Thanks

Not enough for you to worry about it. Leaving your connection open without encryption? That would be more worriesome...
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#4 fynne
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If you can, you should goto WPA instead of WEP.  WEP is really weak in comparison, but older equipment may not be able to do WPA.