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    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.

  • 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.

  • Lock up your WLAN

    Hackers are having a field day with unsecured wireless networks. Here's how to keep them from snooping around your company's wireless communications.

  • 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 LAN shield cracked again

    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.

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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  • 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.

  • Worry-free wireless

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

  • Analysts predict Wi-Fi crash

    The money being spent on the rollout of 802.11b networks has been compared to the excesses of the dot-com boom, with Wi-Fi tipped to play second fiddle to Bluetooth.

  • 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.

  • HP ProCurve Wireless Edge Services zl Module

    The Wireless Edge Services Module combines with HP's Radio Port Wi-Fi access points to provide a simple and efficient way for companies to deploy and manage large wireless networks.

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