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...
[Myth] Does WEP encryption protect my wireless network? Show[Myth] Does WEP encryption protect my wireless network?
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Reality
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Myth
WEP encryption helps to protect my wireless network.
Reality
FALSE
Explanation
WEP allows in principle to avoid:
That the unauthorized use...
Securing your wireless network ShowSecuring your wireless network
What is Wi-Fi?
Ad-hoc mode
Infrastructure mode connection
Security and protection
Going further in securing your wireless network
What is Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi regroups various IEEE802.11 standards and...
Wireless Network - Not receiving any packets ShowWireless Network - Not receiving any packets
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Issue
I'm new so take it easy.
Here's the problem. I have two laptops, both Dell Latitude's, running Windows XP SP2 and SP3 respectfully. The laptops are having...
WLAN Wireless LAN ShowWireless local area networks (WLAN)
A wireless local area network (WLAN for short) is a network covering an area equivalent to that of a business's local network, about a hundred metres in range. It allows terminals within the area of coverage to...
WiFi modes of operation (802.11 or Wi-Fi) ShowThere are several kinds of hardware that may be used to implement a WiFi wireless network:
Wireless adapters or network interface controllers (NICs for short) are network cards with the 802.11 standard which let a machine connect to a wireless...
WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network) ShowWireless Personal Area Networks (WPAN)
A wireless personal area network (WPAN for short) is a low-range wireless network which covers an area of only a few dozen metres. This sort of network is generally used for linking peripheral devices (like...