Enterprise Wireless Gateways (EWG) by Eric Meyer
EWG’s have two jobs one is to keep the roaming wireless user connected and second authentication. Use will use a Enterprise wireless gateway in medium to enterprise level work place. Wireless gateways reduce administrative over head my managing wireless access points from a central location. ... They also reduce security risks by the use of thin wireless access points instead of Fat wireless access points. ... When deploying a wireless network with FAT wireless access points you need to configure each wireless access point individually.

Wireless Access Points: Thin vs Fat by Eric Meyer
Wireless LAN Switches: The Best Solution There are two types of wireless access points Intelligent (Fat) and Thin wireless Access points. A fat wireless access point has everything it needs to handle wireless clients. A Thin wireless access point is basically a radio and antenna that is... Security- Using the wireless LAN switch the administrator can check logs, configure is security settings, make group polices for wireless users all in one spot. ... If you are deploying a wireless LAN for a company I would be scared if you don’t utilize wireless LAN switches and wireless thin access...

Wireless Security Workshop by Kelly King
To the information security professional wireless networking may be thought of as a four letter word to be avoided at all costs. Regardless of the security implication wireless networking can provide cost efficiency, and because of that wireless technologies are here to stay. ... While many in the profession believe that wireless networks can be easily compromised, this class will show how the appropriate wireless architecture with the proper security controls can make your wireless network as secure as any other remote access point into your network.

Pros and Cons of Wireless Video Security by Jason Katzenback
Increasing security concerns have led to increasing numbers of security cameras. Public buildings, stores, banks and private homes have all stepped up the security of their property and installed video cameras. Now, technology has made it easier than ever to look after your property. ... There are two different types of wireless security cameras. ... When choosing between a wired or wireless camera, the better choice would be a wireless one. ... A disadvantage to wireless video cameras is that the locations where you are able to place these cameras are limited.

Wired to Wireless - the Final Answer by John Hammond
One of the most common questions we as consultants have to answer on a daily basis is the difference between wired and wireless networks. Let me summarize: Wired: In simple terms; the communication between two devices via cables. Wireless: the communication between two devices without cables. ... Moreover the over all cost of a wired network is lower, provides high performance and better security than wireless networks. ... The speed and security in this scenario are greatly enhanced. ... Wireless networks won’t become mainstream anytime soon in office environments.

Wireless Access Point 20 Second Hack by Eric Meyer
Placement of your wireless access points is the first layer of security for your wireless network. If your wireless access points can be physically touched by a passerby you have major problems. The easiest way to hack a wireless access point is walk up to it and press the reset button. ... If a hacker is in your building probing your wireless network he is going to look for access points. ... Finally when placing your wireless antennas outdoors try and make them blend into the building as much as possible.

Wireless Networking Security: WPA to WPA2 by Eric Meyer
WPA upgrade to WPA2 TO upgrade your wireless network security to WPA2 follow these steps: 1. Upgrade your wireless router’s firmware to the latest firmware. Linksys and Dlink wireless routers manufactured in the last two years will have WPA2 compatiable firmware ababilable. ... Now go to your wireless routers web interface, proceed to the security tab and choose WPA2. ... Some wireless adapter will not let you use windows xp zero confifuration utility to run WPA2. ... After you install your new firmware and driver restart your wireless router and computer.

Wireless Access Points: Power over Ethernet by Eric Meyer
PoE gives you the freedom of installing wireless access points anywhere a ethernet cable will go. Before power over Ethernet was available a wireless access point always had to be near a power outlet to give it power. This meant more money and usually bad placement. ... Wireless access point placement is a major key for good security, both physical and wireless. ... Also placement is a major concern because if you install a wireless access point on the perimeter walls of you office you have just sent half you signal out side to the war driver passing by.

Educators Guide to Planning a Wireless Network - Part 1 by Eric Meyer
WIRELESS NETWORKING FOR THE EDUCATOR - PART 1 "PRIOR PLANNING PREVENTS PISS POOR PERFORMANCE" There are many things to think about when planning a wireless network for a school environment. Your wireless network must be secure, must be able to handle teachers and staff work loads, and... Security in schools is often the last concern so when planning for your network explain all the wireless security threats to your planning committee so they know you just can’t throw wireless access points around the network and expect things to go well.

WiFi Security Consultant Sales Techniques Watch out by Lance Winslow
Some WiFi professional folks are considering becoming wireless security consultants and start their own businesses. The business idea itself is a good one because it solves a problem for the company. What they do is find open wireless networks by war driving and then go show the company that... Let me give all you IT Wireless Security Consultants and easier way to do it and one which will not get you into any trouble; How about this, "Dear Store Manager" would you like a free systems security test?