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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

Addressing Wireless Threats With Integrated Wireless IDS and IPS

Wireless LAN security has improved dramatically since the introduction of IEEE 802.11 in 1997. When the most recent security standard, IEEE 802.11i, is employed, wireless networks are as secure- or more secure-as many wired network implementations. However, because of the ability of wireless LANs to penetrate beyond the physical boundaries...

Tags: Wireless LAN Security, Wi-Fi, Wireless

White papers 2007-12-01

Addressing Wireless Threats With Integrated Wireless IDS and IPS in the Cisco Unified Wireless Network

This paper describes rogue access points and other wireless threats and how the Cisco Unified Wireless Network detects and prevents them. Wireless LAN security has improved dramatically since the introduction of IEEE 802.11 in 1997. When the most recent security standard, IEEE 802.11i, is employed, wireless networks are as secure...

Tags: Network, Cisco Systems Inc., Wireless Network, Wireless, Wireless LAN Security, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility

White papers 2006-07-01

Advice on wireless security policy

One of our readers named Dawn works in a State government agency and asks the following question:Hello, I am working on a project that is having some debate on developing a usage policy for wireless Internet usage. We are in the process of implementing a web app that collects...

Tags: SSL, WLAN, wireless

Blog posts 2006-06-23

Additional Resources

CommView for WiFi 6.2 build 657 (Windows)

CommView for WiFi is a wireless network monitor and analyzer for 802.11 a/b/g/n networks. The program presents a clear, detailed picture of network traffic that facilitates the examination and analysis of packets, helping the user to pinpoint network problems and troubleshoot software and hardware. With over 70 supported protocols, CommView...

Tags: Network, Microsoft Windows, TamoSoft, CommView, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Networking

Software downloads 2009-11-14

TP-Link TL-WR741ND Wireless Lite N Router

At less than $40, the TP-Link TL-WR741ND Wireless Lite N Router is among the cheapest 802.11n routers, if not the cheapest, you can find on the market. It's also the first we've reviewed that supports the single-stream standard and therefore caps at only 150Mbps hence the Lite designation. Other Wireless-N...

Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, router, network, TP-LINK

Product reviews 2009-10-26

Nokia sues Apple, alleges patent infringement by iPhone

The world's biggest cell phone maker is dragging the maker of one of the most popular cell phones to court over patent infringement. Nokia said today that it has filed suit against Apple, alleging that the iPhone infringes on Nokia's patents for GSM, UMTS and wireless LAN WLAN standards. ...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Nokia Corp., Apple Inc., Intellectual Property, Wireless LANs, LANs, Wi-Fi, Smart Phones, Wireless And Mobility, Research & Development, Business Operations, Networking, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-10-22

Wireless AutoSwitch 10.5 (Windows)

Wireless AutoSwitch runs as a service and will automatically disable your wireless card when you connect to a LAN hard wire connection, and re-enable the wireless card when there is no LAN connection. This ensures that you are always using the fastest connection for network traffic. In the office this...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Wireless, Sase Sham, Wireless Card, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility

Software downloads 2009-10-06

Netgear WNDR3700 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (Premium Edition)

The new Netgear WNDR3700 RangeMax is a great upgrade from the Netgear WNDR3300. It now supports true dual bands, offering simultaneous Wireless-N performance in both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz bands. The router also offers a decent network storage feature when coupled with a USB external hard drive. It includes a traffic...

Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, router, WNDR3700, Netgear Inc., network

Product reviews 2009-09-23

802.11n approved; Not 'new' and hardly groundbreaking

I'm moving to itWell, if all you do is check email and write blog posts all day - then yeah, g is fine.BUT - if you ever intend on watching high-def video or play games, then even g is not enough. You'll want n.WiMAX is interesting, BUT:-No computer we have...

Tags: Wi-Fi, Wireless and Mobility, NETWORKING, N-Router, WPA-PSK, wireless, IEEE 802.11n, Netgear Inc., network

Discussion threads 2009-09-14

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

Wi-Fi RTLS in Healthcare: Reducing Costs and Improving Patient Care

Traditionally, wireless location-based systems have been limited to simple asset tracking, content provisioning and security applications. With the advent of more capable 802.11 Wireless LAN WLAN technologies, as well as the convergence of voice and data over these networks, Wi-Fi Real Time Location Services RTLS are emerging as a powerful...

Tags: Asset, Trapeze Networks, Patient, Health Care, Wireless, Wireless LANs, Asset Management, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Financial Services, Operational Planning, Finance, Business Operations

White papers 2009-09-11

Researchers crack WPA Wi-Fi encryption in 60 seconds

Thats why WPA2 is the only way to go..WPA is nice for backwards compatibility - esp those that cant talk WPA2 (AES-CCMP) but this is all the more reason to remove these devices. I personally use WPA2-ENT [yes at home] which I understand is not the norm :) but I...

Tags: Wi-Fi, Network security, Wireless and Mobility, WPA, WPA2, wireless, Microsoft Xbox, security

Discussion threads 2009-08-27

Report: Cisco wireless LAN at risk from 'skyjack' attack

Cisco has proven to have...some of the most insecure products on the market. If hackers paid as much attention to Cisco as they do MS it would probably be worth their while. If Cisco were put under that much pressure I am certain they would fall. IOS has proven to...

Tags: LANs, WLAN, Cisco Systems Inc., LAN

Discussion threads 2009-08-25

Netgear Wireless-N Router WNR2000

The Netgear Wireless-N Router WNR2000 is a compact and simple Wireless-N router with a friendly price of just around $70. The router offers decent throughput speeds and excellent range, and it's also the first router from Netgear to come with a free, comprehensive Web-based Web-filtering tool. Missing are some extras,...

Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, Missing, router, Netgear Inc., Netgear Wireless-N Router WNR2000

Product reviews 2009-08-20

D-Link Wireless N Router DIR-615 - wireless router

The D-Link Wireless N Router DIR-615 eliminates any excuse you might have to not move to Wireless-N (300Mbps speed cap). With a price of about $40, the router is cheaper than even some Wireless-G routers--which cap at 54mbps--such as the Linksys WRT110. And you'll get a lot for the price....

Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, Home networking, router, DIR-615, D-Link Systems, Wireless-N Router, network, Web interface, wireless, wireless router

Product reviews 2009-08-13

Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 (Sprint)

The Sprint Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 mobile router shares the same hardware as the Verizon Wireless MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot with different branding and slightly different service and pricing.At $100, the device is actually more expensive than it seems when you factor in the required data plan by Sprint....

Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, Wi-Fi, Novatel Wireless, Sprint Communications, Sprint Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200, router

Product reviews 2009-07-28

Plug and Browse 6.0.6 (Windows)

Plug and Browse is a network switcher for mobile users who need to have quick access to the Internet or to a LAN from different locations without having to manually reconfigure their network settings. You configure your network settings once for each specific location. The application stores all the information...

Tags: Network, Microsoft Windows, Interactive Studios, Network Setting, Networking

Software downloads 2009-07-21

Dispelling Top Ten Wireless Security Myths

Understanding of wireless security is unfortunately marred by many myths. Some are even propagated as wireless LAN best practices. Plug-and-play wireless users tend to blindly follow these diktats without confirming their veracity. In turn, they only end up contributing to wireless malpractices galore. Myths about wireless security can be both...

Tags: Wireless Security, Wireless, AirTight Networks, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility

White papers 2009-07-20

D-Link Xtreme N Storage Router DIR-685

First announced at CES 2009, D-Link's Xtreme N Storage "all-in-one" Router DIR-685 is the first wireless router that can also work as a network storage device and as a digital photo frame. However, we wish it were a $150 cheaper stand-alone router, as its $300 asking price is too high....

Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, Web-Interface, D-Link Systems, router, Router DIR-685

Product reviews 2009-07-17