802.11g - The Need for Speed
This white paper explains the basics of the 802.11g standard and the deployment caveats with specific information on the importance of obtaining detailed 802.11g traffic information on the WLAN. It also explains the co-existence of 802.11b and g devices in the same WLAN environment and how 802.11g WLANs are managed with the AirMagnet analyzers.
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Wireless 802.11b Security in a Corporate Environment
VPN, used in conjunction with the WEP protocol built into 802.11b and supported by a diligent deployment process, can be set up to provide adequate security for corporate wireless 802.11b environments.
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The Top Seven Security Problems of 802.11 Wireless
In addition to the traditional functions of protocol analysis and diagnostic tool, wireless network analyzers can be used to address many of the security concerns that may hinder wireless network deployment. This article reexamines each of the security problems from the original "Seven Security Problems" and describes how and why a wireless analyzer is a vital tool for ensuring the security of wireless networks.
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802.11: Wireless Networking
Here we examine current wireless networking technology and its appropriate uses where wireless networks are suitable and where they are not the best solution. We'll also explain the basics of how a wireless network is designed and how it can be integrated with a traditional wired network.
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Enterprise 802.11 Security Considerations and Vendor Solutions
This paper covers major security issues inherent in enterprise wireless LAN deployments as well as some of the product features vendors are delivering to address these issues.
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A Linux Wireless Access Point HOWTO
This document is by no means definitive; it makes assumptions, it leaves out some details and some of what is presented here is specific to NZ-Wireless. That said, aspects of this document may prove useful as a general guide to building a Linux wireless Access Point for participants in other wireless community groups or individuals wishing to build one as a stand-alone.
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Configuring a FreeBSD Access Point for your Wireless Network
This article describes how to configure a PC running FreeBSD to serve as an access point (AP) for your wireless network. This FreeBSD access point does not need to be a server or desktop machine. Indeed, many people recommend using an old laptop.
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WiFi Whitepaper
An overview of the principles, standards, and methodologies of WiFi.
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The Wireless Office: Laying the Foundation for a Wireless Enterprise
In this proof of concept, we wanted to identify the benefits and challenges of implementing a completely wireless network and to test 802.1x Wi-Fi Protected Access* (WPA) security protocols as a replacement for a virtual private network (VPN) model.
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Linux wireless networking: a look at WLAN, Bluetooth, GPRS, GSM, and Infrared Data on Linux
In this article, Sreekrishnan Venkateswaran explains wireless networking with WLAN, Bluetooth, GPRS, GSM, and IrDA from a Linux perspective. He uses various wireless devices and the corresponding kernel layers and user space tools to demonstrate how they work with Linux.
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