I'd guess around the time of Second Industrial Revolution because of the content, but the grammar seems way too modern. Maybe in the last 10-20 years. Ooze seems like something people back then wouldn't use. Then again, who around this time is named Gerard Manley Hopkins?
From what I understand, yes, it does affect the speed. It just isn't as much an issue with modern routers. http://www.speedguide.net/faq_in_q.php?category=91&qid=156
It also depends on which setting you put it on. Many people have had problems with WPA-TKIP, but not WPA-AES.
For the firmware...
I don't use any encryption at all. It'll slow things down and can still be hacked by intercepting packets.
Instead, I've renamed the SSID and turned off it from broadcasting, like techwhosaysnee said. Then I only allow computers to connect based upon their MAC address. Completely impossible...
Heheh, yes, my schedule has finally slown down so I'm getting back in with the community :)
I wasn't sure at first if I should post in their. Wasn't thinking :P. Is it possible to move this thread into Announcements?
I need to come by here more regularly :P
Anyway, I wanted to tell ya guys that Creation in Digital is partnering with Fervent Wear to bring a Christian t-shirt design contest.
Check it out here: http://www.ferventwear.com/sponsored_contest_cid.php?contests=Creation%20in%20Digital