The Feds can own your WLAN too
Published on March 31, 2005 to NetworkingWEP cracking usually conjures up images of geeks with evil intent. But Humphrey Cheung recently attended an FBI demonstration that showed at least some law enforcement types not only know about the latest generation of tools but also how to use 'em. Read more
Do Extended-range WLAN technologies deliver?
Published on November 15, 2004 to NetworkingLonger range and faster speed are the watchwords for wireless LAN product manufacturers and the criteria by which many of us choose which products to buy. We take a look at three "extended range" WLAN technologies - Atheros' Super G / XR, Airgo Networks' True MIMO and Parker Vision's D2D - to see if they deliver as promised. Read more
ASUS 802.11g 54 Mbps WLAN Hard Drive Box Review
Published on December 10, 2004 to NetworkingCompact 2.5 inch drive enclosure that provides Ethernet and 802.11g wireless NAS features. Functions as AP or wireless client. Includes DHCP and FTP servers Read more
The "G" Versus "A" WLAN Conundrum
Published on February 17, 2005 to NetworkingWireless networks continue their strong growth. But with use of voice and streaming multimedia also on the rise, should you consider adding 802.11a capability to your WLAN? Jim Geier offers his advice. Read more
How To: LAN access for Wireless Clients without an Access Point
Published on July 25, 2003 to NetworkingHere's the problem. You're cheap...uh, make that frugal... have one or two wireless laptops that you want to get connected to your LAN, and don't want to buy an access point or wireless router to do it. Can it be done? Read more
How To: Adding Internal Wireless LAN to a Notebook
Published on January 27, 2005 to NetworkingToday's notebooks all come with the ability to host an internal wireless LAN card. But cost-sensitive buyers may choose to forego that option and later regret it. But as long as you're willing to do some homework, our How To shows that it's not that hard to add a WLAN card yourself. Read more
How To: When Wireless LANs Collide!
Published on February 28, 2004 to NetworkingWireless networks are wonderful things, but too much of anything often is not a good thing. This ProblemSolver explains the problems caused by too many wireless LANs operating in too small an area, tells you how to diagnose the problems that your WLAN may have, and gives the how-to for getting your wireless neighborhood operating in peace and harmony. Read more
How To Crack WEP - Part 3: Securing your WLAN
Published on June 7, 2005 to NetworkingHumphrey Cheung turns the tables in his final installment of the WEP Crack series. Part III describes an approach to wireless security that matches defensive measures against the level of expected threat. Read more
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