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Can quantum algorithms be used for encryption ?

Can quantum algorithms be useful? Has any one been successful in putting quantum algorithms to any use? ...

How Can I: Generate 40/64 Bit WEP Key In Python?

So, I've been beating my head against the wall of this issue for several months now, partly because it's a side interest and partly because I suck at programming. I've searched and researched all across the web, but have not had any luck (except one small bit of success; see below), so I thought I might try asking the experts. What I am...

What is the WEP shared-key authentication algorithm

I'm reading a book named 802.11 Wireless Networks The Definitive Guide(second edition) recently. I find myself unable to understand the algorithm of WEP shared-key authentication. In the book, chapter 8.3, section "The legacy of shared-key authentication", it says The third frame is the mobile station's response to the challenge. To...

How to convert WEP key to ASCII passphrase?

Does anyone have a hex->ascii method to reverse the WEP encryption? I have my WEP key (eg F2:E8:54:22:F3), but can't remember my passphrase. I'm not too concerned with the accuracy of the passphrase. I found this site, which has a Linux program that seems to work with values of keys generated by this site (supposedly the same WEP enc...