WLANs continue to proliferate on corporate networks, yet there's still a lot of confusion over WLAN security measures and the various implementations of the 802.11 protocol.
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The International Olympic Committee doesn't believe wireless security is good enough for their IT set-up at Athens in 2004.
Microsoft wants customers to "overcome their fear" regarding security and proceed with wireless implementations.
WLANs continue to proliferate on corporate networks, yet there's still a lot of confusion over WLAN security measures and the various implementations of the 802.11 protocol.
In recent months, wireless networks have received a boost as products based on the 802.11g standard--capable of 54Mbps--have come into the mainstream. Are you ready for fast wireless?
To address problems with weak WEP encryption, the IEEE has introduced the gold standard for wireless security: 802.1x and EAP. You can now manage and distribute keys on a user- and session-level basis.
Mobility comes at a price. There are some fundamental guidelines that need to be followed for secure wireless networking. Additional reading: WLAN Resource Centre
Academics, business executives and members of government agencies will join forces to discuss their concerns about wireless security.
In recent months, wireless networks have received a boost as products based on the 802.11g standard--capable of 54Mbps--have come into the mainstream. Are you ready for fast wireless?
An optical antenna that uses a geometrically shaped lens promises to bring greater security to wireless networks for businesses, according to British scientists.
The International Olympic Committee doesn't believe wireless security is good enough for their IT set-up at Athens in 2004.
Microsoft wants customers to "overcome their fear" regarding security and proceed with wireless implementations.
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