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.

5 Reasons to Choose Wireless Networking by Luke Garfield
Many consider wireless as one of the greatest inventions in the history of mankind. Some would even compare it to sliced bread. For them, wiring up a network is just as easy as slicing one’s bread. The biggest benefit of wireless is that it makes things simpler. ... • Play Internet and LAN Games Wireless LANs allow your entire family is to play a game together without needing to bring your computers closer together. ... However, some ask, "Why is there a need for a wireless network?" The following are some good reasons: • Internet Access Sharing Wireless offers an affordable and easy...

Get Connected To Wi-Fi by Robert Thatcher
Wi-Fi, short for wireless fidelity refers to a set of wireless networking technologies more specifically referred to as any type of 802.11 network, 802.11b and 802.11a, dual band. The word Wi-Fi was built by an organization called the Wi-Fi Alliance. ... It was planned to provide wireless security by protecting the data while it travels from one point to the other. ... It is intentionally planned to be use for wireless devices but is now often used for Internet access. ... Wireless Fidelity is an appearing technology that will probably be as common as electric outlets and phone lines in a...

Setting Up and Securing Your Wireless Network by Herman T. Lee
There are more and more individuals opting to work from home than ever before. The advantages to this are many including avoiding the morning and evening rush hours, being able to spend time with your kids and significant other, and doing everything on your own time. ... Here are some general guidelines to follow in setting up your wireless network. ... Setup the wireless access/router point via a wired client. ... WEP is only a minimal security precaution, which is better than none at all. ... Most businesses owners are not technically inclined, though they may be power users, in general...

Network Cabling: Available Options by Joshua Feinberg
As their IT consultant, your small business prospects and clients will need you to explain the different network cabling options available to them. Traditional Wired Ethernet (Category 5) Until very recently, Category 5 data cabling was the de facto standard for both enterprise and small... Wireless Ethernet Based on 802.11b (11Mbps) 802.11b wireless is also a relatively mature standard that provides up to 11Mbps Ethernet service. ... Just be sure that your clients are aware of the security limitations before they commit to wireless Ethernet.

WANS, LANS, WLANS and now WPANS (Wireless Personal Area Networks) by Eric Meyer
I know you know what a LAN (Local Area network) is and a WLAN (Wireless Local Area network) but do you know what a WPAN is…..? A WPAN is a personal area network which uses Bluetooth technology to connect everything from cell phones and ear pieces to key boards and desktops. ... When most people think of wireless they will think about Wifi hot spots or wireless routers. ... WPAN’s (Wireless Personal area networks) are all around you and they will become more and more common. ... Other quick examples of Bluetooth networking is wireless keyboards and mice.

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. ... 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 is a standards-based security technology based on the IEEE 802.1X standard.

CWNP - A Vendor-Independent Certification Path by Mohammed Alani
Planet3 Wireless is a creator and provider of IT training, courseware, and certification exams for wireless LAN technologies in the computer networking industry. Planet3 employs contract Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from around the world to create and validate the content that is used to train... Cisco Wireless LAN Design Specialist, Cisco Wireless LAN Sales Specialist, and Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist has retiring July 29, 2006. ... The CWSP® (Certified Wireless Security Professional) certification will advance your career by ensuring you have the skills to successfully secure...

Wireless at the Workplace by Jonathan Coupal
Wi-Fi, or wireless fidelity, is a term promulgated by the non-profit Wireless Fidelity Alliance organization to designate products adhering to the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless LANs. A Wi-Fi network broadcasts a radio signal, operating in the unlicensed 2.4 and 5 GHz radio bands, with a data... Conclusion: With the host of wireless security technologies now available, there is a security solution available for nearly every wireless network. ... For those with a preference for Kerberos-based security, Kerberos can be implemented for wireless networks as well.

WRT54g Linux Firmware Distributions by Eric Meyer
HYPERWRT Mission Statement is “HyperWRT is a power boost firmware for the Linksys WRT54G and WRT54GS router. The goal of this project is to add a limited set of features to the last Linksys firmware, extending its possibilities but staying close to the official firmware.” HYPER-WRT –... DD-WRT DD-WRT turns your WRT54G from a cheap $60 router into a $200 dollar wireless router. ... This WRT54G firmware is packed with features meant for creating open wireless hotspots for business or neighborhoods.