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HTTPS encrypts HTTP traffic. It encrypts HTTP traffic from one server to one client. The intention of HTTPS is to provide an additional layer of security on top of the Wi-Fi password. Even if someone can see all of the network traffic on the network, HTTPS network traffic will still be encrypted. | HTTPS encrypts HTTP traffic. It encrypts HTTP traffic from one server to one client. The intention of HTTPS is to provide an additional layer of security on top of the Wi-Fi password. Even if someone can see all of the network traffic on the network, HTTPS network traffic will still be encrypted. | ||
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Revision as of 04:38, 27 January 2016
A list of pages on Wireless is over at the Category:Wireless page.
Protocols and Encryption
WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption all encrypt network traffic. What that means is, if you have the WEP, WPA, or WPA2 passphrase, you can be on that network, and you can see all of the network traffic on that network.
HTTPS encrypts HTTP traffic. It encrypts HTTP traffic from one server to one client. The intention of HTTPS is to provide an additional layer of security on top of the Wi-Fi password. Even if someone can see all of the network traffic on the network, HTTPS network traffic will still be encrypted.