Wireless Internet Access by Kent Pinkerton
Accessing the Internet has always been a problem for all of us. There have been a number of times when was necessary to log in onto the Internet for an important reason, but it just won’t happen. You feel frustrated, because you’ve missed out on an opportunity to meet a friend in a chat room, or... Wireless Internet access provides you easy access to the Internet without having to go through the usual trouble of setting up your computer with wires and cables, as well as checking if these cables are connected to the right places.

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. ... Wireless access points can be hacked in 20 seconds or less if they are mounted in the wrong place. ... If he can determine the make and model of your access point he can search the Internet for...

Wirelesss Networking Security: 5 Reasons to Use a Radius Server by Eric Meyer
1. Wireless Authentication - This is a huge part of why wireless networking is so secure, you know exactly who is accessing your LAN. With out a RADIUS Server anyone who has happened upon your passpharse has open access to your WLAN. IF someone steals your passphrase some how they won’t be able... Limit Access time - You can limit your access time of wireless clients. ... Wireless Policy - You can set any number of policies you like but my favorite is limiting the time and days that users can access the wireless network.

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... Providing wireless access for schools is one thing, providing secure wireless access in a school environment can be very difficult. ... In the next installment of this series we will talk about wireless adapters, wireless access points, different vendors and how to start your purchasing.

Wireless Access Point Scanning Software by Eric Meyer
Wireless access point scanning software can mean one or two Things. first it could mean that you are trying to find wireless access points on a LAN to find their IP address. This can be used when you start a new job and you want to get a quick handle on if any one has wireless access points on... Examples of Wireless access point scanning software are: Netstumbler: Netstumbler will scan for radio beacons from wireless access points and tell you their names, MAC address, SSID and if they are locked or not.

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... 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 points. ... Thin wireless access points are controlled be the wireless LAN switch who will manage the users movement.

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. ... When deploying a wireless network with FAT wireless access points you need to configure each wireless access point individually. ... They also reduce security risks by the use of thin wireless access points instead of Fat wireless access points.

Installing Wireless Access Points by Eric Meyer
Installing Multiple Wireless Access Points 1. Install one wireless Access Point to test range 2. Assign each wireless access point a unique IP address 3. Each wireless access point will have the Same SSID 4. All wireless access points will have the same encryption key 5. ... Finding your Wireless Range – Wireless access points will have a range of about 75-100ft inside, and outside (depending on your wireless antenna) miles. ... To find your wireless signal range and signal strength you will need to install one wireless access point in the middle of your work area and...

Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid Of Wireless Routers And Networks by Gregg Hall
Many people are afraid to consider a wireless router because wireless routers are relatively new technology. But wireless routers can really simplify Internet access in your home, small business, or large company. With a regular Windows Internet network you are easily able to access the Internet... Residential customers and very small businesses are all finding the convenience of wireless Internet a great thing. ... You want to make sure that you choose a router that will be able to handle the Internet access for all your office computers, this means finding a router that has enough speed...

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.