Introduction to Wi-Fi (802.11 or WiFi) ShowIntroduction to Wi-Fi (802.11)
The IEEE 802.11 specification (ISO/IEC 8802-11) is an international standard describing the characteristics of a wireless local area network (WLAN). The name Wi-Fi (short for "Wireless Fidelity", sometimes incorrectly...
Creating a WiFi network in infrastructure mode ShowPresentation of the WiFi infrastructure network
The set-up of a Wi-Fi network in infrastructure mode is very similar to that of a computer-to-computer Wi-Fi network except for the following differences:
A Wi-Fi network in infrastructure mode...
Wi-Fi wireless network security (802.11 or WiFi) ShowAdapted infrastructure
The first thing to do when a wireless network is installed is to place the access points in reasonable locations depending on the desired area of coverage. However, it is not uncommon to find that the covered area ends up...
Risks related to wireless WiFi networks (802.11 or Wi-Fi) ShowLack of security
Radio waves intrinsically have the power to propagate in all directions, with a relatively wide range. Because of this, it is very difficult to keep radio broadcasts confined to a limited area. Radio propagation also occurs three...