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This is the most up-to-date Wireless Network map for Maui as of today (or at least it should be. )  Here’s what I learned

Maui WiFi Security Break Down

OPEN = 1168 of 3056 of Maui networks have NO SECURITY
WEP = 777 of 3056 of Maui networks have INCREDIBLY WEAK SECURITY
WPAPSK = 952 of 3056 of Maui networks are REASONABLY SECURE
WPA2 = 93 of 3056 of Maui networks are VERY SECURE
Other = 66 of 3056 of Maui networks are HIGHLY SECURE

Please note that the above numbers are estimates.  Networks not broadcasting their SSID’s were not logged.

So How Secure Is Maui Overall?

63.6% of Maui Networks are Insecure. (WEP encryption is NOT secure (yes, even 128bit WEP) and is included here with the OPEN networks.)

36.4% of Maui Networks are Reasonably Secure.  I consider any network that cannot be cracked in 24 hrs reasonably secure.  Please note that default and weak passwords can make even the most secure networks negligible to attack.

Lets See The Data!

Maui War Driving Map (CLICK TO DOWNLOAD) KML Download Link. (Loads in Google Earth)

The map below can be used as a quick reference, but I would encourage you to download the KML file above and view it in Google Earth.  It will perform faster and will give more more information.

Map takes time to load.  KML Data is about 1 MB.

Maui is high tech.  There is no way to deny it!  We were one of the last to get high speed Internet (remember the Dial-Up days?  *shiver*) and because we had to wait we ended up with some of the really cool new (fast) technology!  (Good things come to those who wait right?)

None the less, with the introduction of high speed Internet it was just a matter of time until wireless routers for laptops and palmtop devices were to start flying off the shelves at Costco and Walmart.

Lets take a look at the map below (if you gave it enough time to load that is…)  Each point is a unique wireless network (you will see some interesting names in there.) A green mark indicates an open (not-protected) network and red marks indicate that the network is protected with some sort of encryption.  You will notice that it is about 50/50 in Kihei.  Most Wailea homes and Wailea condos wireless networks are open at a rate of about 70 open for ever 30 closed.  Tisk…Tisk…

Secure your networks.  If you need help give me a call!  The map above can be generated by anyone with a GPS device and a laptop (or anyone with a Google G1 Android cell phone or an iPhone.  That means millions of people…)