Upgrading your WLAN to WPA2

UPGRADING YOUR WLAN TO WPA2 | Lisa Phifer

This month Lisa Phifer examines WPA2 and gives us insight into its new security features, fast roaming options and how to enable coexistence.

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WIRELESS NETWORK SECURITY: REPELLING EVILDOERS | Maxine Kincora

Wireless networks are becoming more complex and crucial as the on-the-go need for Internet access rises. Who threatens these networks and how can you prevent attacks?

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COMPARING B, G AND G+

ITKnowledge Exchange member "EileenC" asked:

"I was wondering if anyone can tell me what the difference is between wireless B, G and G+?" Our wireless guru, Lisa Phifer, jumps in and explains the difference and also explores the pros and cons of each.

WI-FI FOR THE ENTERPRISE, CHAPTER 1

Wi-Fi promises to have a dramatic effect in the near future. To put Wi-Fi into the proper context, this chapter looks at several of the other wireless alternatives available to businesses and telecommuters, and examines the applications for which they are best suited. (This excerpt is reprinted with permission from The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. Copyright 2005.) PDF http://searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com/searchMobileComputing/downloads/WififortheEnterpriseCh1.pdf?track=NL-351&ad=519368USCA

MOBILE ENTERPRISE ALLIANCE ISSUES CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR MOBILE IMPACT AWARDS The MEA Mobile Impact Awards recognize innovative IT organizations that successfully balance technology investments with business objectives. Only enterprise IT departments and business units are eligible to win, but nominations may come from within enterprises, peer IT organizations, IT vendors and solutions providers. Mobile Impact Awards nominations are submitted as case studies and will be judged by leading editors and analysts. Awards will be granted in seven categories of enterprise mobility, including: e-mail, field service, field sales, mobile office implementations, supply chain, security and management. Case studies will be ranked according to business case; project performance; strategic importance; technical elegance; and improved interactions with internal and external customers.

Nomination guidelines and entry forms can be found at http://www.mobileenterprise.org/awards/. The deadline for entries is Sept. 16, 2005.

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TODAY'S TRIVIA QUESTION | Whatis.com

This term refers to a home-made wireless access point that masquerades as a legitimate one to gather information without the end-user's knowledge. What is it?

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