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Overview of the WPA Wireless Security Update in Windows XP: This paper discusses the new Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA update in Microsoft Windows XP. The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers IEEE 802.11i wireless networking standard specifies improvements to wireless Local Area Networking LAN security. The 802.11i standard is currently in draft form, with ratification due at the end of...; Tags: WPA, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, IEEE 802.11i, Network Security, Wireless, Wi-Fi, Networking; White papers 2005-09-27
WLAN Security - Why Your Firewall, VPN, and IEEE 802.11i Aren't Enough to Protect Your Network: Wireless Local Area Networks based on the IEEE 802.11 standard (also called 'Wi-Fi', and referred to as 'WLAN' in this paper) have proliferated in enterprises, homes, and public places. IEEE 802.11 a, b, and g are now considered as a de facto standard for WLANs. Embedding of wireless technology into...; Tags: VPN, Firewall, Network, WLAN Security, WLAN, IEEE 802.11i, AirTight Networks, Wireless LANs, LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking; White papers 2005-09-26
Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 Data Encryption and Integrity: Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) is a product certification available through the Wi-Fi Alliance that certifies wireless equipment as being compatible with the IEEE 802.11i standard. The IEEE 802.11i standard formally replaces Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP in the original IEEE 802.11 standard with a specific mode of the Advanced Encryption...; Tags: WPA, IEEE 802.11i, Encryption, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2, CCMP, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Network Security, Security, Networking; White papers 2005-07-29
Microsoft lays the groundwork for WPA2 and 802.11i: Microsoft lays the groundwork for WPA2 and 802.11iDoes this play in Peoria?This is all well and good, but is WPA2 REALLY limited to WiFi - or will it work with WiMAX? The WiMAX steamroller is comming, and didiling around with this WiFi stuff is a waste of time.WiMAX is not...; Tags: Wireless LANs, IEEE 802.11i, Microsoft Corp., WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Cisco Aironet, wireless, knowledge management; Discussion threads 2005-05-17
Microsoft lays the groundwork for WPA2 and 802.11i: Just last week, Microsoft released the new WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2) patch for Windows XP SP2, and Microsoft presents a good overview of it in this month's edition of their Cable Guy articles. You can find the actual download for the WPA2 upgrade here.WPA2 is an industry...; Tags: WPA2; Blog posts 2005-05-17

IEEE 802.11i Standard Improves Wireless LAN Security: Security has always been a problem with wireless technologies; unrestricted by the physical constraints of cabling and walls, wireless LANs have proved tricky to secure. Intel has been a key member of the task group that authored the 802.11i wireless security specification, as well as the version produced by the...; Tags: Security, WLAN, IEEE 802.11i, Intel Corp., Wireless Security, Wireless, Wi-Fi, Wireless LANs, LANs, Networking; White papers 2005-05-01
The six dumbest ways to secure a wireless LAN: The six dumbest ways to secure a wireless LANGreat blogIt's sad that alleged infromation security professionals need to be told this. Hopefully some will wake up and take your advice.Good Story that needs tellingGreat overview of the myths of wlan security. But if everyone followed your advise how would...; Tags: LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless LANs, wireless, wireless lan, LAN, WLAN, IEEE 802.11i, hacker, security; Discussion threads 2005-03-18
Analysis of the 802.11i 4-Way Handshake: 802.11i is an IEEE standard designed to provide enhanced MAC security in wireless networks. The authentication process involves three entities: the supplicant, the authenticator, and the authentication server. A 4-Way Handshake must be executed between the supplicant and the authenticator to derive a fresh pairwise key and/or group key for...; Tags: Association For Computing Machinery, IEEE 802.11i, Analysis, Authentication, Attack, Network Security, Wireless, Security, Networking; White papers 2004-10-01
Wi-Fi Security still widely misunderstood: Wi-Fi security seems to be as big a mystery as ever, and this story about Wi-Fi security at the Republican National Convention is just another example. I've been talking about real wireless security and the methods of achieving it for over two years. Since that time, two standards -- Wi-Fi Protected Access...; Tags: IEEE 802.11i; Blog posts 2004-09-07

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Linux-based cell phone drops July 4: The Openmoko Neo Freerunner, a Linux-based cell phone that "will help enable ubiquitous computing in the 21st century," will be on sale starting July 4, with shipping to begin July 7. According to company specs, the phone utilizes GNU/Linux and comes with core software for dialing, SMS...; Tags: Phone, Cell Phone, Linux, Telecom & Utilities, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Andrew Nusca; Blog posts 2008-07-02
Asus Eee PC 901 (Windows XP): We've been impressed by the Asus Eee PC line from the very first 7-inch model in the fall of 2007, and it seems as if every time we turn around, there's a new version hitting store shelves. This 9-inch version, the; Tags: Chipsets, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Eee PC, Eee PC 900, Intel Corp., Asus Eee, ASUS; Product reviews 2008-06-30
Wi-Fi in cable set-top boxes coming (not so soon): Cable TV providers are planning to add wireless to their set-top boxes, according to panelists at a recent Connect event sponsored by Park Associates and the CEA. A report in EE Times say cable companies like Cox Communications are planning to...; Tags: Set-top Box, Set-top, Cox Communications Inc., Wireless LANs, Ultrawideband (UWB), Wi-Fi, Cable, Wireless, Tv & Home Theater, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Networking, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-06-30
Is there really a market for an open source router?: Is there really a market for an open source router?Certainly isAs someone who installed Tomato on an old Linksys router, I think there is a market for this. Myself and others like me have looked on places like Craigslist to find the particular models that the open source firmware will...; Tags: Routers & switches, NETWORKING, Home networking, ShadeTree, Linkys Routers, open source, open source router, router, DD-WRT Firmware; Discussion threads 2008-06-30
Dell Studio 15: Parsing the intended markets for Dell's ever-shifting in-house brand names requires a bit of tea-leaf reading, although it's been easier of late, with the company stripping down its consumer brands to just the Inspiron and XPS lines. Now the company is adding a new line between the budget Inspiron and...; Tags: Notebooks, Branding, Processors, trade-off, Dell XPS, XPS, Dell Inspiron, Dell Computer Corp.; Product reviews 2008-06-26
HP TouchSmart IQ506: Hewlett-Packard's redesigned TouchSmart PC solves at least one of the problems of the original. The new look stays much truer to that of a traditional all-in-one, leaving behind last year's clunky hinged design that we admit we kind of liked. The $1,499 TouchSmart PC IQ506 also shares an issue with...; Tags: Processors, TouchSmart PC, Intel Core 2 Duo, Hewlett-Packard Co.; Product reviews 2008-06-26
First hands-on review of the D-Link DSM-330 DivX Connected HD Media Player: Video geeks will love the new D-Link DSM-330 DivX Connected HD Media Player, a media receiver that enables you-to stream high-res videos, photos, and music from PC to TV. I've been playing around with this $299 device for a few days now, and even though I'm not an expert with...; Tags: D-Link Systems, DivXNetworks, PC, Video, TV, Plug-in, DSM-330, Plug-ins Feature, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-06-23
Carriers delay Google Android launch: Carriers delay Google Android launchGovernment would be even worseActually, we would still have all the above problems you mentioned plus the delays caused by these added layers:1. Political posturing by a bunch of lawmakers who know little about technology2. Lobbyist working for big business who are going to do anything...; Tags: Wireless LANs, Vertical industries, WIRELESS, Google Android launch, Google Inc., Google Android, Dana, government, IEEE 802.11, carrier; Discussion threads 2008-06-23
Nokia N78 (unlocked): First introduced at GSMA 2008, the Nokia N78 is finally making its way to the States. Like the other N series models, the N78 has a heavy focus on multimedia, boasting a 3.2-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, the ability to record video at VGA quality, an MP3 player, and...; Tags: GPS, Handhelds, Nokia N78, Nokia Corp.; Product reviews 2008-06-20
Averatec All-in-One: Averatec's new, self-describing All-in-One offers yet another Windows-based take on the iMac. Compared with similar systems from Dell and Gateway, the $1,300 All-in-One actually has the most aggressive price, as well as the largest screen. In general, and as with those others, Averatec's new PC is less compelling than the...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Network technology, Processors, Averatec, Apple iMac, Averatec All-in-One, Intel Core 2 Duo; Product reviews 2008-06-20
HP MediaSmart Connect available for pre-order: HP is jump-starting sales of its MediaSmart Connect, which debuted at CES in January, by promoting pre-orders of the digital media receiver at several online retailers. The MediaSmart Connect is priced by HP at $349, but Amazon.com is...; Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., MediaSmart Connect, Digital Media, Media Center PCs, Advertising & Promotion, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Marketing, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-06-19