WLAN security recommendations is based on the expected skill level of potential wireless intruders. I’ll then provide recommended security countermeasures for each skill level. NOTE: I will generally use "AP" (Access Point) throughout this article, but this...

will show you how you can use the wireless functions of your Windows Pocket PC to make phone calls free of charge.. We started by connecting the PDA as usual to an access point via WLAN. For security reasons we recommend a connection with activated encryption....

both wired and wireless authentication) before granting them access to a WLAN. Although there were many WLAN security products at the show, a standardized solution still seems far away, especially for small network users. WLAN product vendors aren't waiting...

The 802.1x feature doesn't actually perform client authentication, but just allows the AP to pass requests to primary and backup RADIUS servers. I was disappointed to find that the 5450 did not support Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) for improved WLAN security,...

purchasers to think twice before buying.. The 7130 was one of the first to support Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) for improved WLAN security. Figure 4 shows the WPA "Enterprise" mode setup, which requires using an external RADIUS server. Figure 4: WPA settings...

I'd heard almost a year ago that a solution to WLAN security was imminent, months passed with only announcements of proprietary WLAN security systems from various vendors such as Funk, Symbol, Proxim and others. These systems incorporated pieces (and variations...

to disable SSID broadcast, change the default SSID for your wireless LAN and use the same techniques used for choosing a strong password to keep your WLAN secure from casual snoopers. Top • How do I let someone access my wireless network, but only when...

presumably afford the premium that Sonicwall commands for its products. With their first foray into wireless security appliances, it appears that Sonicwall decided to bypass all the LEAP, PEAP, and other WLAN security alphabet soup and base the TZW on tried...

connection. The reason for this is shown in Figure 1. Figure 1: PC card antenna gain plot (click on image for a larger view) From Antennas Enhance WLAN Security by Trevor Marshall Used by permission It shows the gain plot of a typical wireless PC card....