linksys 802.11g router + apple airport extreme card = WPA compatible?

[mattraehl]

Does the latest versions of linksys wireless G router firmware support WPA? Just wondering, because I know older versions did not, and I don't want to buy a router unless it supports WPA, since at this point WEP is basically "Wireless security unless somebody has a few minutes of time on their hands to hack your network." I know WPA isn't perfect, but at least it's not the joke that WEP is.

Anybody here using linksys routers with Apple hardware with WPA turned on?

 

[shane-o-mac]

I just got a new powerbook and ended up getting a Linkys Speed Booster wi fi router. To be honest I am not sure if it is WAP. It runs at 108mps and is just as fast as having my computer hooked up to the lan line. Plus the coolest thing is all I had to do was plug it in and my computer just detected it..no software or anything. Factoring in the 50 dollar rebate I got back on the router, it is an amazing deal. As far as speed and ease of use I highly recomend linkys.

 

[mattraehl]

not 108 Mbps & security is not turned on by default

If you didn't tell it to use WEP or WPA, it's not.

Also, unless you bought a linksys wireless "speedbooster" whatever PCIMA card for your powerbook, you're only running at 54 Mbps. Anything higher than 54 Mbps is a proprietary vendor standard that will only work with their cards & hardware.

 

[kg9ov]

Does the latest versions of linksys wireless G router firmware support WPA?

Yes, I have a WRT54G v2.2 with firmware v3.03.1.

Anybody here using linksys routers with Apple hardware with WPA turned on?

Yes, works fine with my PowerBook.

-Tony