[kingb71]

I just got a new Torch today & it's been nothing but a study in frustration, but that's mostly as Telus has disconnected me from the network!

I attempted to add my wifi network & I see the Torch will only take a 63 character password.
Funny, my wifi password is 64 characters long.

Am I seeing this right??

[Rickroller]

Why on earth would you want a password THAT long to begin with? If it's factory, then change it..

[kingb71]

better security.
Now I have to change the password on EVERY device on my network due to this, oh well, shouldn't take TOO long...

[Dr. Zoidberg]

A 64 character password would take ~123,000 years to crack using brute force while 63 characters would take ~11,000 years.

I don't blame you for wanting that extra bit. By dropping that last character, you're basically asking for someone to leach off of your network.

If you see a pizza delivery truck parked in front of your house for the next 11,000 years, you may want to reconsider your security strategy.

[Cntdwn]

Dude. Do you know how much overhead you have with a 64 char password???

WPA2 /w AES = not crackable. AES is the NSA standard.

12 to 14 characters, numbers and symbols is more than enough.
Heck, even Roadrunner would take a 'million' years to brut force 14 char.

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[kingb71]

There's a reason I'm not using WPA2.
I think it's because my wife's laptop doesn't support that.
I'm going to look into how to change the router pw, now if only I could remember THAT! lol!

[houserichichi]

Sixty-four character password.

I LOLd

[MobileMadness002]

I use WPA2 myself. That and MAC filtering.

[anon(1603170)]

Ah well, people and their exaggerations... the torch is not at fault here for sure.

There's a reason I'm not using WPA2.
I think it's because my wife's laptop doesn't support that.
I'm going to look into how to change the router pw, now if only I could remember THAT! lol!

Whats your wife's laptop operating system? Even XP supports WPA2, pretty sure Mac OS X Leopard does too.

[els822]

Lol at 64 character password

I'm pretty sure I remember when you configure most routers they ask for a password that is between 7 and 63 characters...which is why I guess BB followed this rule...if it is not a security standard

But dude seriously 64 is excessive
Are you the president?

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[kingb71]

XP Home, SP2.
It's an older, cheap Dell Inspiron and I don't see the option for WPA2 anywhere, using the built in antenna.
I have a D-Link N PCMIA card I will install on it someday when I get motivated.

[TorchFrank]

icantbelievethatyouusea64characterpasswordandyoure memberwhatitis

^^that's 64 characters, lol

[anon(1603170)]

XP Home, SP2.
It's an older, cheap Dell Inspiron and I don't see the option for WPA2 anywhere, using the built in antenna.
I have a D-Link N PCMIA card I will install on it someday when I get motivated.

Why not update it to SP3? As far as i know its free and it contains several bug fixes and security patches, and considering you are so worried about security, i would say give it a go

Either way, here is a standalone update for XP SP2 to be able to use WPA2, this fix is included in SP3 though.
Description of the Wireless Client Update for Windows XP with Service Pack 2
Just click on "Download the Wireless Client Update package now"

[motobyker]

Since BB only allows 63 characters and not allowing you to enter in the entire 64 pass-phrase. Use this step below instead.
Step 1. Go to your BB phone > Wifi Network > "Click Other ways to Connect"
Step 2. Click Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Step 3. Click "Enter PIN into router" copy that number down. You'll have a few minutes before it deactivates.
Step 4.Connect to your wireless router and find the Wireless Protected Setup and enter in the PIN from your Blackberry then SAVE.