802.11 WEP: Concepts and Vulnerability
The security of a wireless LAN is very important, especially for applications hosting valuable … Read more
How to: Create Wireless Hosted Networks in Windows 7
The wireless Hosted Network feature in Windows 7 lets anyone with a supported Wi-Fi … Read more
Say No to WEP, And Yes to WPA
Back when the first consumer WLAN hardware hit the streets more than six years … Read more
802.11n Delivers Better Range
Informal tests indicate Draft N, even mixed with with legacy 802.11g products, connects faster … Read more
Stronger Economy May Weaken Netbook Sales
When gasoline spiked to $4 per gallon a few years back, Hummer salesmen were … Read more
The Internet: Better than Sex?
If you were wondering where Internet access ranks in today’s lifestyle choices, take a … Read more
DD-WRT Tutorial 3: Building a Wireless Bridge
Not too long ago, we were promised a world in which virtually every electronic … Read more
Introduction to Kismet
Earlier this month we looked at NetStumbler, an application for surveying wireless networks. While NetStumbler … Read more
Introduction to NetStumbler
For a Swiss Army knife of wireless network diagnostics, “NetStumbler” is saddled with a … Read more
Citywide Hotspots vs. Incumbent Carriers
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. City governments, … Read more
Fools for Wireless
It’s hard to understand why real companies would introduce a new product on April … Read more
OptimumPath Secure Wireless Router
Model: RTC-2000 Price: $12,000 MSRP Pros: Full protection against ARP attacks; extensive rogue detection; integrated, lower-cost total solution. … Read more
Understanding 802.11 Frame Types
When analyzing or troubleshooting the operation of a wireless LAN, you’ll likely be using … Read more