Orangeware OSX driver and WPA/2?

atlastestmail · 12-26-2006, 03:55 PM

Does anyone know if the Orangeware driver will support WPA or WPA2? On the Orangeware website it states that the driver only works with WEP encryption, but in the System Preferences>Wireless Configuration panel that comes with the driver there are options for WPA and WPA2. I emailed the company a few times but have yet to hear a response. I would like to know before I purchase the driver.

thanks

atlastestmail · 12-27-2006, 04:14 PM

FYI: An Orangeware tech finally got back to me and wrote, "Our driver has no reference to WPA, and unfortunately we will not be
offering WPA support.
Support
OrangeWare Corp."

Strange though, because in the interface dropdown menu for Security there are the options for WPA and WPA2.

ThreeDee · 12-27-2006, 06:00 PM

WEP encryption is very weak and can be broken through easily. I'd recommend a newer router that has better security.

atlastestmail · 12-27-2006, 06:08 PM

I agree with you ThreeDee that WEP is weak encryption, but this isn't a question of what the router is capable of.

The Broadcom wireless cards in Apples (pre-Intel) significantly limit the user in terms of range and speed. With the Orangeware driver you can use an Atheros based CardBus card (even super-g) and increase the performance notably. Although WEP may not be the answer, if you're using this card in an 802.1x (Authentication) environment there would be good value in i - both in terms of price, and utility.

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atlastestmail Prospect Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	Orangeware OSX driver and WPA/2? Does anyone know if the Orangeware driver will support WPA or WPA2? On the Orangeware website it states that the driver only works with WEP encryption, but in the System Preferences>Wireless Configuration panel that comes with the driver there are options for WPA and WPA2. I emailed the company a few times but have yet to hear a response. I would like to know before I purchase the driver. thanks

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12-27-2006, 04:14 PM	#2
atlastestmail Prospect Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	FYI: An Orangeware tech finally got back to me and wrote, "Our driver has no reference to WPA, and unfortunately we will not be offering WPA support. Support OrangeWare Corp." Strange though, because in the interface dropdown menu for Security there are the options for WPA and WPA2.

12-27-2006, 06:08 PM	#4
atlastestmail Prospect Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	I agree with you ThreeDee that WEP is weak encryption, but this isn't a question of what the router is capable of. The Broadcom wireless cards in Apples (pre-Intel) significantly limit the user in terms of range and speed. With the Orangeware driver you can use an Atheros based CardBus card (even super-g) and increase the performance notably. Although WEP may not be the answer, if you're using this card in an 802.1x (Authentication) environment there would be good value in i - both in terms of price, and utility.