WPA or WPA2 or Both?

Also, TKIP is stronger than AES, right? But is TKIP+AES (a third option) even better?
And what about the group key renewal? Is 3600 second one good?

AES is stronger, but not all client hardware is compatible. Using AES may require hardware/firmware upgrades.

how many nodes do u have in ur network??

I have 3 nodes in the network.

What I'm most confused by is that I have the option of using WPA, WPA2 or both.
And I also have the options of using TKIP, AES or a combo TKIP+AES

Either way, WPA or WPA 2 is more secure than WEP. WPA/TKIP has worked very well for us.

Hi,

The way it works on my linksys wrt54g v.3.1; combo settings will allow clients to use either WPA or WPA2.
I use WPA2 myself with TKIP+AES, so I can use AES encryption on cards that support it and use TKIP otherwise.

Grz Blue Rishi

Thanks, so, I have 3 wireless USB adapters, all the same that support WPA2 and AES, so I should just set my router to allow only those two?  Is there any benefit to allowing the others if I don't plan on adding any other clients?
And you have experienced speed with WPA2 + AES that is about the same as without any security in place?

thanks
david

I would use the strongest encryption that you network supports. I can't speak for WPA2 + AES for speed, but I have WPA + TKIP and 80 wireless clients, migrated from WEP and I have seen no difference when roaming to other access points.