The in-depth research into the wireless capabilities of 403 large businesses sought to discover which wireless devices were being used, the future wireless investment plans of businesses, and what usage policies firms employed to manage wireless investments. Via [computerweekly.com]… Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Security
Choosing Optimum RF Channels
With 802.11 wireless LANs (WLANs), an AP (AP) is set to a specific radio frequency (RF) channel. As part of the association process, each user’s wireless network interface card scans all channels, detects the AP, and then tunes to the channel of the AP to complete a connection. In order to deploy an effective wireless… Continue Reading
Securing Laptop PCs For Public Wi-Fi Hot Spots
A California-based network security company said it has new technology that could enable government employees to work securely on laptop computers and other devices from public Wi-Fi hot spots or networks at home. Via [fcw.com]… Continue Reading
WLAN Switches Take Off Weight
Fat access points are simpler to deploy than thin ones. Since the former come with all of the intelligence needed in an end point, users can take them out of their boxes, turn on the power, and have them running in a short period of time. Thin access points have a master/slave design, so more… Continue Reading
WiMax/Wi-Fi Mesh To Roll For Emergency Nets
SkyPilot Networks Inc. is moving broadband mesh into public safety networks by adding 4.9-GHz licensed bands to its product line. The SkyExtender DualBand is a mesh backhaul product supporting both 802.11b/g access services and 4.9-GHz public-safety radio. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
VoIP Mistakes Mirror Early Wi-Fi Deployments
Companies are deploying VoIP services without fully considering the security implications, which is exactly what happened with early wireless network implementations, according to security experts. Via [zdnet.com.au]… Continue Reading
AirDefense Launches Free Wi-Fi Security Tool
The consumer version of AirDefense Personal agent allows the user to monitor a laptop’s wireless connection for potential security risks. Consumers can track malicious or accidental wireless activities and wireless misconfigurations and close their wireless connection if a security threat is discovered. Via [toptechnews.com]… Continue Reading
Take Security Precautions With Wi-Fi Networks
Home networking, the sharing of a single broadband Internet account among multiple computers, is getting a boost these days from improvements in wireless technology. If you own a laptop computer that has Wi-Fi capability, a wireless network now allows you to surf the Web at broadband speeds from most places in your house, yard or… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Totally Insecure For Press, Says Intel
Intel supplies wi-fi access at its forum, but for the first time ever we were provided with an A4 printed document, probably in six point type, that spells out the inherent security weakness of such networks. Via [theinquirer.net]… Continue Reading
Finns Urge Better Wi-Fi Security After Bank Break-In
Finland has called on its citizens to take more care securing their Wi-Fi networks after it emerged this week that about €200,000 (£135,623) had been stolen from a bank using an unprotected home network. Via [pcadvisor.co.uk]… Continue Reading
McAfee Offers Wireless Security For The Home
Consumers worried about the safety of their wireless home networks might soon be able to rest a little easier with McAfee’s new Wireless Home Network Security software. Via [pcmag.com]… Continue Reading
Researchers Seek Answers To Wi-Fi Zombies
Are Wi-Fi freeloaders reality or myth? Can the image of Wi-Fi zombies connected to the Internet, yet disconnected from their neighbor, be reversed? Faced with headlines questioning the wisdom of free Wi-Fi hotspots, two researchers are on a quest to reshape the image of Wi-Fi users. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
Detector Is Security Alternative To Wi-Fi
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed an optical line-of-sight LAN using CMOS transmitters and receivers and resonant cavity LEDs. Via [electronicsweekly.com]… Continue Reading
Hackers Annihilate Wi-Fi Record
A group of young hackers who broke a world record for Wi-Fi connectivity last year can expect to hear from the Guinness folks again. Via [wired.com]… Continue Reading
Who’s Sniffing Your Wireless Network?
No, it isn’t cheap. But in this case, you get what you pay for. AirMagnet’s new Spectrum Analyzer costs about $3,500. In return, the product gives you invaluable tools to protect your wireless network. Via [fcw.com]… Continue Reading