What’s WEP?
A WEP key is a security code used on a most WiFi networks. WEP keys allow a group of devices on a home network to exchange information with each other while hiding the contents from easy viewing by outsiders.
You have to enable WEP on your wireless router. And don’t forget to write down your WEP Key because some day you’re going to need to reset it on your PC.
My neighbor’s network is not WEP enabled. I can browse his PC at will and could drop files on his PC if I so desired.
WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It’s for wireless connections.
Except that it’s really not at all equivalent to a wired connection. In fact it’s a pretty weak, easily crackable form of wireless protection.
Use something like WPA2 AES instead, if your router supports it (and any router worth its salt nowadays should).