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  • At last, real wireless LAN security

    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.

  • Wireless LANs: Troubleshooting tips

    Is it a hardware problem or is it a configuration issue? This is a common question among IT pros who support wireless networks. Find out how to tell the difference.

  • Wireless LANs dealt new blow

    A new attack that can compromise the encryption cipher used on wireless networks has many users and security experts questioning the future of a technology that has long been touted as the future of enterprise computing.

  • Wireless flaw can be corrected

    Researchers have shown that the protocol used to encrypt data carried by 802.11b wireless LANs is vulnerable. Can workarounds can be used until a new protocol arrives?

  • Keep pace with WLAN security developments

    Wireless security is a complicated topic, and one that requires much education and know-how. Unfortunately, this education is largely lacking, according to experts.

Features and Case Studies (25)

  • At last, real wireless LAN security

    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.

  • Wireless LANs: Troubleshooting tips

    Is it a hardware problem or is it a configuration issue? This is a common question among IT pros who support wireless networks. Find out how to tell the difference.

  • Keep pace with WLAN security developments

    Wireless security is a complicated topic, and one that requires much education and know-how. Unfortunately, this education is largely lacking, according to experts.

  • Naked network

    You may be enjoying the convenience of a newly installed wireless solution, but how many strangers are doing the same with your network?

  • Understanding wireless LAN protocols and components

    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.

Reviews (27)

  • McAfee Wireless Protection

    With McAfee Wireless Protection, McAfee enhances last year's stand-alone wireless protection application with a few new features, however much of what you can do with McAfee Wireless Protection is available for free with Windows XP.

  • Naked network

    You may be enjoying the convenience of a newly installed wireless solution, but how many strangers are doing the same with your network?

  • Bluesocket Wireless Gateway: Wireless security savior?

    The words "wireless" and "security" usually don't fit into a sentence without a wry chuckle added in there. A new generation of wireless security devices aims to change that perception.

  • Worry-free wireless

    Everybody's going wireless—even those intruders who are after your precious data. Here's how to stop them.

  • Fear and laziness stunt Wi-Fi growth

    Security fears and general laziness are the main obstacles blocking the widespread adoption of wireless networks, according to analysts.

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