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[NVEE]

I have been getting a lot of packet drops and errors using a wireless security with this router. I also have Mac address filtering turned on. If I was to turn the wireless protection off and leave the Mac address turned on, could anyone potentially hack into my router?

[fraggboy]

I have been getting a lot of packet drops and errors using a wireless security with this router. I also have Mac address filtering turned on. If I was to turn the wireless protection off and leave the Mac address turned on, could anyone potentially hack into my router?

Actually, there is 1 purpose in enabling Extra Wireless Protection (If we are talking about the same configuration.  You can find this under Advanced -> Advanced Wireless).

Definition: Extra protection for neighboring 11b wireless networks. Turn this option off to reduce the adverse effect of legacy wireless networks on 802.11ng performance (If you want any explanation of any setting, click on the Help link on the right hand side).

Even with MAC address filtering enabled, you can still be hacked, like thehailo mentioned above.  All they need to do is force their NIC in promiscuous mode, and use a program like WireShark to 'sniff' your MAC address, and clone it on their computer.  Once they do that, they have circumvented MAC Address filtering.

BTW, WPA is easy to crack.  From what I have read WPA2 is easy also using Back|Track 5.  I'm not going to put links up to reference it, but can easily be found searching.

If you want to be 100% safe?  Run wired. Plain and simple. There is a price to pay with the convenience.

[FurryNutz]

Also another thing to consider when running wireless, Your area and population of said area. If your in a general avg or low populated area or even out in the sticks, theres no real concern or need for Mac Addressing and using WPA2 and AES will be good enough for everyday use. Not a lot of people are trying to hack into routers in these kinds of areas with low population. Now theres probably more being hacked in a higher populated area like a metro city area, apt complex and such. We are seeing over crowding of Wifi routers in some places as well. So I would presume there is more going on in hacking in these areas possibly.

Don't be afraid to use wireless, just make sure it's set up and the security is turned on after you get the router set up. Alot of people fail to do this when they set it up initially. Enjoy it.

[NVEE]

Would adding Mac address filtering to wpa 2 security help with overall security?

[fraggboy]

Would adding Mac address filtering to wpa 2 security help with overall security?

Definitely.