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New tool cracks most enterprise wireless LANs

New tool cracks most enterprise wireless LANsThat's why I don't use these methods for securityYou have to consider wireless networks as inherently insecure, whether you use wep, wpa or any of this complicated key crap. They were asking for wireless acces here at my corp for a long time and...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Modems, Wi-Fi, Network security, Cable, Exe, enterprise Wireless LAN, wireless, tool, RADIUS

Discussion threads 2008-03-06

Ruckus brings smart antennas to the enterprise wireless LAN space

Ruckus brings smart antennas to the enterprise wireless LAN spaceLooks pretty coolWe'll probably have to check those out for some deployments we do here.THE BEST WIFI I HAVE EVER USED...EVERPeriod!

Tags: Wireless LANs, enterprise Wireless LAN, Ruckus

Discussion threads 2007-11-21

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News to know: Snow Leopard; Salesforce; Sony; Apple ads; Search

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Ryan Naraine: Apple adds malware blocker in Snow Leopard Jason D. O'Grady: Apple removed blood stains from Snow...

Tags: Salesforce.com Inc., Sony Corp., Larry Dignan, Advertisement, Andrew Nusca, Apple Inc., Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Portals, E-books, RSS, Desktops, Sales Force Management, Operating Systems, Software, Internet, Personal Technology, Hardware, Sales

Blog posts 2009-08-26

News to know: Chrome OS; Azure; Cable speed; Google Apps; Internet radio

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Sam Diaz: Google goes after Windows with launch of Chrome OS Matthew Miller: Google Chrome OS announced, It should...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Apps, Larry Dignan, Sony Vaio, Internet Radio, Radio, Microsoft Corp., Cable, Netbook, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Windows 7, Hardware

Blog posts 2009-07-08

Asus Wireless-N RT-N16 router offers 300Mbps throughput

ASUS on Tuesday announced the RT-N16 router, touting speed for data transfers, simplicity for usage and security. The RT-N16 offers a maximum wireless speed throughput of 300Mbps and enables 24/7 downloads to wireless clients, even when PCs are off. The router comes with...

Tags: ASUS, Security, Router, IP, Wireless, RT-N16, Network Technology, Networking, Scanners, Routers & Switches, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Hardware, Peripherals, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-06-30

Cisco's Chambers says security can no longer be an after-thought

Cisco's Chambers says security can no longer be an after-thoughtSecurity adoption is the issue, not technology per seOne example - 802.1X authentication allows a LAN to ensure only authenticated devices can access the wired network, much as WPA ensures only authenticated wireless clients can connect to a WLAN. You can...

Tags: Cyberthreats, LANs, Wi-Fi, security, Cisco Systems Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-04-27

News to know: Cisco, Windows 7, SAP, Google Latitude

Sam Diaz: Cisco's Q2 sees weaker sales, profits; no widespread layoffs planned Tom Steiner-Threlkeld: Cisco May Cut 2,000 Jobs. But That's Not A Layoff. Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft's worst nightmare: Windows 7 deemed less secure than Vista Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: Is UAC...

Tags: Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Microsoft Windows 7, Mary Jo Foley, SAP AG, Cisco Systems Inc., Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows, Vertical Industries, Operating Systems, Software, Enterprise Software

Blog posts 2009-02-05

GPU-Accelerated Wi-Fi password cracking goes mainstream

GPU-Accelerated Wi-Fi password cracking goes mainstream8? 12? 16? In a business?Hell, my own key is 20 characters AT HOME! I would hope any sensible IT manager would use way more than 8! And my router password is 13 characters.RE: GPU-Accelerated Wi-Fi password cracking goes mainstreamTell...

Tags: Network technology, NETWORKING, GPU-Accelerated Wi-Fi password cracking, password, bandwidth, LAN

Discussion threads 2009-01-22

The End of the Wire: Rightsizing the Enterprise LAN

The migration to wireless LAN is already well under way: many users already make Wi-Fi their primary connection to the corporate network. Indeed, user demand is a strong driver: where there is a choice between a wired and wireless connection, wireless is preferred. Users will migrate to the WLAN, and...

Tags: WLAN, Aruba Networks, Wireless, Wireless LANs, LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Networking

White papers 2009-01-01

PCI Wireless Compliance Demystified Best Practices for Retail

The introduction of wireless technologies in retail has created a new avenue for data breaches, circumventing traditional security architectures. Several recently publicized data breaches in the retail industry have exploited wireless vulnerabilities. Attackers have been able to access sensitive information such as credit/debit cards resulting in brand damage, financial/regulatory liabilities...

Tags: Payment, Compliance, PCI, Best Practice, Motorola Inc., Wireless Security, Wireless, Payment Card Industry, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility

White papers 2008-12-01

PCI Wireless Compliance Demystified: Best Practices for Retail

The introduction of wireless technologies in retail has created a new avenue for data breaches, circumventing traditional security architectures. Several recently publicized data breaches in the retail industry have exploited wireless vulnerabilities. Attackers have been able to access sensitive information such as credit/debit cards resulting in brand damage, financial/regulatory liabilities...

Tags: Payment, Compliance, PCI, Best Practice, Motorola Inc., Wireless Security, Wireless, Payment Card Industry, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility

White papers 2008-12-01

News to know: Apple, G1 Twittering, RIM Storefront, Yahoo, VMWare

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily: Sam Diaz: Apple beats estimates; credits iPhone sales Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: iPhone and iPod sales to date Jason D. O'Grady: Apple reports Q4 2008 earnings (updated 3x)...

Tags: Research In Motion Ltd., Yahoo! Inc., Social Media, Apple Inc., VMware Inc., Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, Linux, Keyboards, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Peripherals, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2008-10-22

Motorola pushes secured wireless LAN into enterprise

Motorola, with the close of its acquisition of AirDefense at the end of last month, is wasting no time integrating AirDefense's wireless security technology into its wireless LAN access points. Today, as part of the company's announcement of a hardware-based wireless intrusion prevention system built into its...

Tags: Network, WLAN, Motorola Inc., Wi-Fi, Wireless, LANs, Wireless LANs, Networking, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2008-10-21

Apple set to release $800 notebook

Apple set to release $800 notebookNot the first time sub $1000Apple had a $999 notebook at one time. Actually, I think the iBook had that price tag at one time. My only hopes is that this $800 Notebook doesn't come with the specs of a Asus Eee 701.RE:...

Tags: Notebooks, MacMini, Apple-set, notebook, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-10-09

C'mon, Vista really isn't that bad

Picture the scene. A small country pub in Canterbury, a warm, autumn evening, surrounded by friends drinking and smoking in the beer garden; relaxing after a difficult, hard day at work. The birds are singing, the breeze is light and feathering our very souls. This is heaven....

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows Meeting Space, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2008-10-08

Motorola and AirDefense: Industry Leaders Join Forces to Make Wireless and Security Synonymous

With the acquisition of AirDefense, Motorola is adding 'Best-in-class' wireless security to its existing portfolio of enterprise-class offerings and management solutions. AirDefense is optimally positioned as the premier provider of Wireless Intrusion Prevention Systems WIPS. This acquisition is the culmination of a very successful three year OEM relationship between the...

Tags: AirDefense, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Finance, Investment, Mergers & Acquisitions, Motorola Inc., Security, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Wireless And Mobility

White papers 2008-09-01

Why Enterprises Should Deploy Voice Over Wireless LAN (VoWLAN)

Providing mobile workers inside the enterprise with wireless functional voice and data communications can allow them to be accessible and productive regardless of where they are located. That continuous accessibility can make one's organization more responsive and boost productivity in ways that have a direct impact on ROI. Organizations whose...

Tags: Mobile, Voice, WLAN, Motorola Inc., Wireless, LANs, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Telecommunications, Networking

White papers 2008-08-01

TP-LINK TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router

The TP-Link TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router is a wireless router that supports the Draft N 2.0 specification and not much else. This means no network storage or dual-band support (the router works only in the 2.4GHz frequency), no print-serving capability, and no Gigabit Ethernet. The router doesn't even offer N-mode-only...

Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, Home networking, router, TP-Link, Wireless-N, TP-Link TL-WR941ND, TL-WR941ND

Product reviews 2008-07-24

Linksys WRT610N Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router

Editor's note: Although our First Look video states that the WRT610N costs only $149, the street price may prove higher.The Linksys WRT610N Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router is the first true dual-band wireless router we've reviewed, and one of only a few on the market. In our tests, it easily...

Tags: Home networking, Routers & switches, Network technology, Network-attached storage (NAS), NETWORKING, wireless router, Storage Link, WRT610N, Linksys Inc., router, Linksys WRT310N, storage

Product reviews 2008-07-17

WLAN Security Today: Wireless More Secure Than Wired

Wireless LAN security has come a long way since the early days and the negative publicity around the shortcomings of WEP. Recent advances in WLAN technology and the ratification of key wireless security standards are giving CIOs and network administrators the high level of confidence in WLAN security that they...

Tags: Wired Inc., WLAN Security, WLAN, Wireless, Wireless LAN Security, Wireless LANs, LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless Security, Wireless And Mobility, Security, Networking

White papers 2008-07-01