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- Access Point
- A base station in a wireless LAN, which is typically a wireless Ethernet (Wi-Fi) LAN. Access points are typically stand-alone devices that plug into an Ethernet switch or hub....
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- Skyjacking a Cisco WLAN Access Point: Attack Analysis and Countermeasures
- This webcast will deconstruct the skyjacking vulnerability - explaining why the vulnerability occurs in Cisco WLANs, which Cisco access points are affected, how skyjacking can be exploited to launch potent attacks, and what are the best practices to proactively protect the enterprise network against such zero-day vulnerabilities and attacks.
- Tags: Vulnerability, Cisco Systems Inc., Analysis, Access Point, Attack, AirTight Networks, Security, Wireless And Mobility
- Webcasts 2009-09-02
- WiFi Checker 2.1 (Mobile)
- WiFi Checker quickly discovers local open and not redirected wireless networks. Drill down to connect and view additional access point configuration details, or turn on auto-scan to continuously search and buzz you when free Wi-Fi is found.
- Tags: Mobile, Access Point, Lars Bergstrom, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Security Administration, Security
- Software downloads 2009-08-14
- Review: Verizon MiFi 3G access point
- AgreeI agree with you about how great this little device is. I was just at a company offsite and the facility's wireless network was quickly overloaded by all of us trying to connect. I had my MiFi with me and was the only one able to get online. Everyone else...
- Tags: Wireless and Mobility, Cellular phones, Wireless LANs, Security administration, Wi-Fi, Verizon MiFi, Verizon MiFi 3G, MiFi, Verizon Communications Inc., access point, 3G
- Discussion threads 2009-08-13
- Review: Verizon MiFi 3G access point
- I just returned from a family vacation in and around Denver, Seattle and Vancouver more on that later and had the pleasure of toting a Verizon MiFi 2200 with me for the trip. The MiFi is billed as an "intelligent Mobile Hotspot" and is basically a 3G...
- Tags: Verizon MiFi, Verizon Communications Inc., Access Point, Wireless LANs, 3G, Cellular Phones, Wireless And Mobility, Wi-Fi, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason D. O'Grady
- Blog posts 2009-08-13
- (Ruckus outdoor access points)
- Ruckus outdoor access pointsWOWFor 2 grand US it better be more than just waterproof!
- Tags: Wireless and Mobility, Ruckus, access point
- Discussion threads 2009-07-21
- Ruckus outdoor access points
- Ruckus unveiled Monday its new outdoor wireless access points that comes with beam-forming technology designed to offer better performance and range. by CNET News.com
- Tags: Access Point, Wireless And Mobility, CNET News.com
- Image galleries 2009-07-20
- ZyXEL PLA-450 Wireless Access Point
- ZyXEL PLA-450 Wireless Access PointGreat Wireless Access Point for Added RangeWe recently built out our basement and before I spent the time and money to cat5 my whole house or possibly add a second cable modem, I decided to give the PLA-450 + 1 PLA-401 a try. To my amazement,...
- Tags: Modems, Wireless and Mobility, Cable, Network technology, PLA-450, access point, ZyXEL Communications Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-04-03
- Bremond Independent School District Solves Wi-Fi Coverage Issues With Low-Cost D-Link PoE Switches and Access Points
- Bremond ISD's older wireless LAN was difficult to expand and manage. The system didn't support Power over Ethernet PoE because the technology was not standardized at the time they purchased it. They had to wait months before they could deploy the wireless Access Points [APs], because the power wasn't in...
- Tags: D-Link Systems, School District, Wi-Fi, Power Over Ethernet, Access Point, Bremond ISD, Home Networking, Wireless And Mobility, Networking, Personal Technology
- Case studies 2009-04-01
- Proactive Attacker Localization in Wireless LAN
- This paper addresses the open problem of locating an attacker that intentionally hides or falsifies its position using advanced radio technologies. A novel attacker localization mechanism, called Access Point Coordinated Localization APCL, is proposed for IEEE 802.11 networks. APCL actively forces the attacker to reveal its position information by combining...
- Tags: LAN, University Of Wisconsin, WLAN, Access Point, Wireless, Performance Advantage, Security Administration, Wireless And Mobility, Security
- White papers 2009-04-01
- WOL (Mobile)
- Wake up any device supporting wake on LAN capabilities from your mobile phone anywhere in the world where you have data coverage.- Extremely low bandwidth usage. Even if your data plan is not unlimitedyou won't feel WOL usage as it only sends a few UDP packets to wake up your...
- Tags: Device, Mobile, Access Point, CodeFlakes, LANs, Productivity, Networking, Network Technology, Wireless And Mobility
- Software downloads 2009-02-25
- WiFi Hero (Mobile)
- Irritated that Windows Mobile removes your WiFi settings? WiFi Hero to the rescue. Never lose your WiFi passwords again! WiFi Hero allows you to quickly save and restore your WiFi access point settings. Features:Simple interface Cost effective Unlimited number of access points can be saved and restored Will save and...
- Tags: Mobile, Access Point, WiFi Hero, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility
- Software downloads 2009-01-08
- 125-Year-Old Private School Delivers Anytime/Anywhere Access to Academic Resources Using 3Com Wireless Switches & Access Points
- Founded in 1879 as Philadelphia's first private school for girls, Springside School is committed to giving its 639 college-bound students the very best education 21st century resources can provide. Although fast, secure, and reliable, the initial 3Com solution limited student and faculty access to wired Ethernet ports. This restricted the...
- Tags: Wireless Switch, 3Com Corp., Access Point, Ethernet, Productivity, Routers & Switches, Networking
- Case studies 2009-01-01
- Effective Strategies for Evaluating Your WLAN Security
- This webcast offers a practical guide for selecting a WLAN security solution. The presenter explains the prevalent methods for wireless access point detection and classification.
- Tags: Strategy, WLAN Security, WLAN, Access Point, Wireless, AirTight Networks, Wireless Security, Wi-Fi, Wireless LANs, Wireless And Mobility, LANs, Network Security, Security Administration, Security, Networking
- Webcasts 2009-01-01
- 802.11n Access Points and Power over Ethernet: Key Considerations
- In this 5 page report, you'll discover more about the key technical considerations when making the move to 802.11n. The report provides: • An overview of PoE • Information on verifying power performance • Proof that the solution works
- Tags: Siemens AG, IEEE 802.11n, Power Over Ethernet, Access Point, Wi-Fi, Wireless
- White papers 2008-10-08
- Farpoint Group report - 802.11n Access Points and POE: Key considerations
- In this 5 page report, you'll discover more about the key technical considerations when making the move to 802.11n. The report provides: * An overview of PoE * Information on verifying power performance ...
- Tags: Siemens AG, Farpoint Group, IEEE 802.11n, Access Point, Wi-Fi, Wireless
- White papers 2008-06-06
- Private School Installs D-Link Switches and Access Points, Passing on Complex, Costly Competitive Equipment
- The Weber School needed an integrated, centrally managed network to support growing wireless and fixed switching demands. Their previous network consisted of various 10 and 100 Megabit switches, and a variety of consumer-grade wireless access points. The school wanted a high performance solution with robust security, centralized RADIUS authentication (which...
- Tags: D-Link Systems, High-performance, Access Point, Wireless, Home Networking, Leadership, Wireless And Mobility, Networking, Personal Technology, Management
- Case studies 2008-05-29
- Roundup: Interop Las Vegas 2008
- The big takeaway from the product fiesta that is Interop Las Vegas 2008 is that 10 GB Ethernet has finally arrived. Sister site TechRepublic has multiple folks on the scene at Mandalay Bay, here's a look at some of the key items roundup: Implement...
- Tags: Copper, Termination, NetGear, Access Point, Change Management, Leadership, Home Networking, Workforce Management, Tools & Techniques, Management, Networking, Personal Technology, Human Resources, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2008-04-30
- Netgear announces new switches, access point at Interop
- Netgear announces new switches, access point at Interop20 static routes and you're out of memory.At least that is the case with the FVS318. It now stands as a simple gateway and one of my Linux boxes does my routing.Netgears equipment is average at best. Plus expect to replace the...
- Tags: Home networking, NetGear, FVS318, access point
- Discussion threads 2008-04-29
- Netgear announces new switches, access point at Interop
- Netgear launched at Interop a handful of new switches that introduce static routing capabilities to the company’s SMB product line. It also unveiled an 802.11n dual-band access point that brings in support for the 5GHz spectrum. New ProSafe Gigabit Smart Switches deliver PoE,...
- Tags: Security, Associated Press, NetGear, Access Point, Home Networking, Smb/Sme, Wireless, Networking, Personal Technology, Rik Fairlie
- Blog posts 2008-04-29
- Ruckus launches first mesh-based 802.11n WLAN
- Ruckus Wireless has introduced what it says is the first wireless mesh-based 802.11n WLAN solution for small and medium businesses. According to Ruckus, its new SmartMesh technology enables a simple installation at half the cost of similar Wi-Fi networks, yet delivers improved performance. ...
- Tags: IEEE 802.11n, WLAN, Access Point, Ruckus Wireless, SmartMesh, ZoneDirector 1000, Ethernet, Wireless, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Networking, Rik Fairlie
- Blog posts 2008-04-21
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