They promise low-cost connectivity that could make conventional, expensive WANs a thing of the past. But can roll-your-own Internet VPNs really deliver?
Whether you want to go wireless with four or five PCs in a small office or you need walk-around connectivity for a thousand corporate users, vendors offer a number of options that can provide the proper access.
They promise low-cost connectivity that could make conventional, expensive WANs a thing of the past. But can roll-your-own Internet VPNs really deliver?
Wireless LAN vendors have fallen short in delivering interoperable, highly secure products and despite vendor marketing hype, achieving a highly secure enterprise wireless LAN remains complex and costly, says Meta Group.
The Linksys WRV54G delivers VPN support while turning a blind eye to basic wireless security.
Whether you want to go wireless with four or five PCs in a small office or you need walk-around connectivity for a thousand corporate users, vendors offer a number of options that can provide the proper access.
The WG302 offers dual antennas, hardy WEP and WPA security, bridge/repeater capabilities, and -- best of all -- it helps Wi-Fi transmissions remain strong by sidestepping rival signals.
The Linksys WPC54G covers the basics but lacks extras. If you can content yourself with a no-frills wireless networking solution, you may want to consider this plain-Jane 802.11g PC Card adapter.
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Want the flexibility of connecting to either 802.11a or 802.11g networks? This feature-rich adapter from Proxim may be just the card for you.
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