I do not think it's such a big deal as the distance that the netopia wireless transmits is pityfull. I have my Netopia 2247nwg-vx in my frontroom and I cannot pick up the wireless connection from my kitchen just down the hall. Someone trying to piggyback on my signal would need to be sitting on my doorstep. However if ppl are concerbed WPA-PSK is the way to go as WEP is very weak notwithstanding Eircoms own issues.