Wireless Networks

Analysing Wireless Networks

Submitted by dlaverty on Fri, 2009/02/20 - 16:50

Wireless networks are everywhere. Odd then that so many users who spend money on Firewalls, Virus protection and the rest then leave their wireless networks wide open to any passing hacker. Stealing free Internet access is as easy as connecting to an unprotected network and opening your browser.

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Why is WEP crackable? How WEP weaknesses affect your wireless network security

Submitted by dlaverty on Fri, 2009/02/20 - 11:42

An exploration of the security weaknesses of the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).

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What is WiFi? An Introduction to Wireless Networks for the Small/Medium Enterprise

Submitted by dlaverty on Fri, 2009/02/20 - 11:33

Wireless Networking, WiFi, is not a new technology, but it is only recently that it has become mainstream. What are the benefits of wireless networks and should you be considering using it?

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Wireless Network Planning and Deploying

Submitted by dlaverty on Fri, 2009/02/20 - 11:32

Planning a WiFi (wireless) network is similar in many respects to planning a wired network. You have to consider all the basics, how many users do you need to accommodate, where are you going to deploy the solution and so on. But wireless also brings with its own set issues, chief amongst these is the common perception that WiFi is insecure.

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Wireless Network Security vs Wire Based Network Security

Submitted by dlaverty on Fri, 2009/02/20 - 11:30

A discussion of wireless network security and how it differs from the security required for a traditional wire based network.

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WPA vs WPA2 (802.11i): How your Choice Affects your Wireless Network Security

Submitted by dlaverty on Fri, 2009/02/20 - 11:27

A discussion of why 802.11i (WPA2) provides stronger wireless security than WiFi Protected Access (WPA) and WEP, why there is a need for a new standard and why you should use it.

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WPA vs WEP: How your Choice Affects your Wireless Network Security

Submitted by dlaverty on Fri, 2009/02/20 - 11:24

An exploration of the reasons why WPA provides stronger wireless security than WEP in your wireless network

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Open all Hours - Wardriving in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England

Submitted by dlaverty on Fri, 2004/02/20 - 11:44

17th March 2004

An exploration of the security levels of Wireless Networks in and around Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.

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