Re: [NTLK] WiFi for Newt and PB

From: Andrew Maier (andrew_at_maier.name)
Date: Sat Mar 15 2003 - 03:45:39 PST


On Fri, Mar 14, 2003 at 10:23:18PM -0500, Ben Klang wrote:
> If its the same as the PC world (and it should be because I use an
> Orinoco Silver) the Gold firmware includes support for 128-bit WEP (as
> opposed to 40/56-bit WEP). Now, don't feel like you have to rush out to
> get it just for that feature as its somewhat like upgrading from a
> doorknob lock to a deadbolt - if someone wants in, they'll get in.
> I've had friends who 'upgraded' their silvers to gold via a firmware
> flash update. I assume its a similar process for you Macintypes.
>
> -BAK

Ok, so do you have an URL for the download of the firmware. Googleing
didn't get me anywhere.

        Andrew

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