Re: WPA vs. EAP-TLS

From: Thomas K (thomas_at_kuborn.be)
Date: 03/19/05

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    Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2005 21:13:26 +0100

    Hey Peter,

    EAP-TLS is an authentication algorithm whereas WEP is an encryption
    algorithm.

    WPA is a set of security protections for wireless networks which include:
    - encryption
    - authentication
    - integrity
    ...

    /T

    "Peter Ullrich" <unendlich@gmx.at> wrote in message
    news:42V_d.5305$zY6.1534@news.chello.at...
    > Hello again!
    >
    > As far as i know, EAP-TLS is working at the same security level as WEP
    > because the only defference to WEP is, that the key is negotiated during
    > the handshake protocoll instead of a static WEP Key. But in WPA there is
    > a Key only valid for certain time and will then be changed to another
    > one. So WPA seems to be more secure then EAP-TLS (ignoring the fact of
    > mutual authentication via certificates).
    >
    > What do you think?
    >
    > Peter Ullrich

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