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    WLAN Security: Is This OK?

    I have a 3com OfficeConnect 11g Access Point (3CRWE454G72).

    Security features running on it are:

    Hidden SSID
    WPA-PSK Protection
    Allowing access only to computers where the MAC is registered on the AP

    Is there anything obvious I'm missing here? I don't think there's an option to disable access to the web interface from the WLAN, but I've (obviously) changed the password to that.

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    Got all bases coved tbh m8

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    Hiding the SSID is not considered a security improvement, and can cause problems with connectivity - the Wireless Zero Configuration service on XP kind of relies on it, for example.

    WPA-PSK is the best ratified standard encryption you can get without going to a RADIUS solution.

    MAC address limitation is useful if you have a static environment, but can be a pain in the arse if you have people wanting to join your WLAN quickly and temporarily.
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    I can manage to get XP Zero Configuration service to connect fine by typing the details in manually, and I don't plan on having a ton of devices temporarily connect and then disconnect from my network. Obviously if the situation changes I'll turn off MAC filtering etc, but for now I just wanted to make sure it was as secure as wireless consumer products can be.

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