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How do I configure my Linksys routers to resist the WPS brute-force vulnerability?

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US-CERT recently released Vulnerability Note VU#723755. http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/723755 In short, this describes how modern wireless routers can have their PSKs discovered within just a matter of hours - even if they're using WPA2 with a strong PSK. The exploit is done by abusing a design fla…

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I have the E3000 router and have also been looking for a way to disable it, and as far as my research goes, it is currently not possible (with FW 1.0.04). That "Manual" switch only affects the GUI, if you look at the beacon (with some WiFi Analyzer)…

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