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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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Live from Googleplex: Chrome OS details revealed

Ubuntu 9.10 has more immediate potentialMight I suggest trying Ubuntu 9.10? A phenominal OS with much more to offer then even Windows 7.Open source, free and ready to try today...http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/10things/?p=1122http://www.tuxradar.com/content/vista-windows-7-ubuntu-904-and-910-boot-speed-comparisonhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYgWE6Svpaghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16-nad9N3pgNot that I have readI'd stick with 904immediate potential to sink in obscurityGoogle was Linux's last fleeting chance to turn...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Ubuntu 9.10, Linux, Google Inc., operating system, Chrome OS, Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

802.11n: The End of Ethernet?

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE 802.11n standard represents the beginning of the end for wired Ethernet as the dominant Local Area Network LAN access technology in the enterprise. Over the next few years, refinements in system silicon, radio design, network control, wireless security, and power management will...

Tags: Burton Group, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Network Technology, Networking, Wireless And Mobility

White papers 2009-09-14

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

iAnywhere Mobile Office for iPhone Security Overview

With the increasing popularity of the Apple iPhone (and its Wireless LAN cousin, the iPod Touch), pressure has mounted on enterprise IT to allow these devices to access corporate data. From a user perspective this may be a great thing, but for corporate IT there are numerous challenges that have...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Security, Collaboration, iAnywhere Solutions Inc., Sybase Inc., Mobile Applications, Groupware, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

White papers 2009-06-01

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

Wireless LAN Virtualization: Twice the Network at Half the Cost

With the introduction of 802.11n, WLAN radio data rates of 300Mbps and peak throughput not too far behind have propelled the speed of wireless networks past wired Ethernet. With the increase in bandwidth comes the prospect of eliminating the vast majority of wireline switch ports. Wireless radios can blast networking...

Tags: Network, Radio, WLAN, Meru Networks, Wireless, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Advertising & Promotion, LANs, Wireless And Mobility, Networking, Marketing

White papers 2008-11-19

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