Wired Network Working into Wireless Access Points by Tony Fitz
Let's dive into something a little more complex. What if you have a wired network already, and you're quite happy with the way it performs -- you see no point in dismantling it and making it wireless when it works fine as it is. You've got this laptop, though, that you'd really like to use... Configuring a Wireless Access Point You can usually configure a wireless access point as easily as plugging it into a connection to your network, using the cable that should be included. ... Wireless access point software runs on one of the computers on the wired network, and lets wireless devices...

Wireless Classrooms: Mobile Laptop Labs for Schools by Eric Meyer
Wireless networks in schools is not a new thing but it’s rare to see the wireless network used to it’s full potential. Technology with out wires gives the teacher the ability to bring the technology to the student instead of the whole class going to a computer lab. ... Access points and printers - If you school can not afford permanent wireless access points have a wireless access point mounted on the card and plug it into a network port when needed. ... Wireless mobile laptop labs can be used for many purposes: • Wireless Streaming Video • Research • Report Writing • Teacher Guided...

Why I Hacked My WEP Wireless Router by Paul McGillivary
Part of securing your network must include looking at your wireless access points. Wireless access can be dangerous to your network. Most people don't even know how easy it is to exploit wireless access points. Let me illustrate my point. I went out one afternoon and took my trusty laptop with me. ... An "open" wireless access point is one that has absolutely no encryption, or security, on the signal. ... I found the connected client and the access point, or router. ... This allows the hacker to gather a tremendous amount of data from the access point.

Discount Wireless Laptops by Jimmy Sturo
Being flexible in business is an essential factor these days. The wireless solution, a cost-effective and secure technology, allows for building mobility and versatility. Wireless technology is the same as the technology used in a mobile phone. It uses radio waves to carry data from one point to... Wireless LAN uses a radio communications device called an access point to connect to the network computers. ... For a wireless network connection, the user needs a wireless router, Wi-Fi ready computers and LAN capability or a wireless add-in card.

Wireless Security Basics by Benjamin Hargis
Wireless networks using 802.11 have made it simple to connect multiple devices to your home network.This can also make your data availiable anywhere, even outside your home.To set this up all you need is a broadband connection connected to a wireless router or a WAP Wireless Access Point. ... Your home computers should have wireless access cards installed or if your using a laptop a PCMCIA wireless card. ... People like to drive around finding unsecured wireless access points. ... This is known as Wardriving, some hackers even mark spots on the sidewalk to let other hackers know your home...

Wireless Network Encryption Standards by Eric Meyer
WEP – Is the first and lowest standard for wireless security. You will hear security experts say that WEP can be cracked in 5 minutes; this is true, only once you have sniffed enough network traffic for weak IV’s. Collecting enough wireless traffic will take at least a couple hours under... WPA also helps wireless clients roam from access point to access point while working in an enterprise environment more efficiently. ... WPA2 – Further improves upon the ability for the wireless client to roam from access point to access point.

Wireless Networking and Security by Andrew Mapp
Although Wireless Networking has great benefits, which are undoubtedly, there are also some drawbacks, which should be considered. Drawbacks such as Electromagnetic interferences, a slower transfer speed then wired Networks and diverse security concerns. ... Without WEP there is also no authentication for who logs on to the wireless computer or Network, allowing anyone in near distance who can receive the wireless signal to utilize the wireless network for his/her own purpose. ... Every communication in a Infrastructure Network goes over a access point.

Take Your Laptop For A Walk On The Wireless Side by Laramie Cahill
Wireless internet access is truly the wave of the future and depending on where you live the future could be now. Wireless "hotspots" really are popping up somewhere on a daily basis. Not that I'm complaining, because having the ability to access the internet via a wireless connection is a great... Businesses are falling all over themselves to provide free Internet access to their business customers - cafes, hotels and airports are all starting to offer wireless access to anyone who happens to be around.

Is Public Wi-Fi Access Safe? by Bob Rankin
Surfing Safely in Starbucks... A few months ago I met with a group of Internet professionals, all of us sporting laptops with wireless connections to the hotel's access point. On the second day of the conference, one of the attendees put up a slide on the overhead showing logins and passwords... Learn how to stay safe from this attack by reading this helpful article: http://www.aunty-spam.com/wifi-hotspot-evil-twins-mimic-wi-fi-hotspots-and-steal-your-data Securing Your Wireless HOME Network Do you have a wireless laptop and router at home?

Securing Your Wireless LAN by Jonathan Coupal
Introduction It has become common practice to deploy wireless networks for convenience applications requiring users to be mobile. Also many "road warriors" have Wi-Fi accounts that let them access the Internet and the corporate network from remote locations. ... · Controlling access to the wireless network while also enabling access for guests is often a problem. ... Advanced Wireless Security Features IT personnel have a number of available options to make their wireless networks more secure than they are using WEP: · The Wi-Fi Alliance has developed Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), which...