Sony PSP Wi-Fi Encryption Not So Hot
Monday May 2, 2005
| Commentary | A ZDNet blog post has opened the debate on the merits of Sony PSP Wi-Fi. Seems this hot little gadget only supports WEP encryption instead of the technically superior WPA. That's a big letdown for some folks.
Here's the problem: All devices on a home network must use the same encryption method. Those currently using WPA encryption will need to revert back to WEP if they want to network their PSP at home. Sony can provide an upgrade for this issue, but that will take time. Everyone else (likely the vast majority of home networkers) aren't immediately affected.
If there is any good to come from this controversy, it will be to increase awareness of Wi-Fi security. Perhaps some of those households who don't run any encryption will be persuaded to turn on WEP. Hey, it's better than nothing, right?
Here's the problem: All devices on a home network must use the same encryption method. Those currently using WPA encryption will need to revert back to WEP if they want to network their PSP at home. Sony can provide an upgrade for this issue, but that will take time. Everyone else (likely the vast majority of home networkers) aren't immediately affected.
If there is any good to come from this controversy, it will be to increase awareness of Wi-Fi security. Perhaps some of those households who don't run any encryption will be persuaded to turn on WEP. Hey, it's better than nothing, right?
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