Wireless Security

nETGEAR SECURITY

I am new to Netgear. How do I make my Netgear secured? Right now it shows unsecured. I would like to change to secured. Thanks

System Security = hacking into laptop

ad hoc computer to computer software for windows, can it really extract data from my mac by a entity, using as a location marker the laptops antenna and serial numbers. I've heard of NT users having this capability using a wifi neighborhood signal detector

Where are WEP's found?

Where would I find my WEP on my computer?

Infrared Wireless Link Applet default dettings

If I have an XP computer with an Infrared port and open the Wireless Link applet for the very first time, what are the security default settings on the Infrared and Image Transfer tabs?

Linksys WVC54GCA cannot connect up with 2Wire Router

I was using my Linksys WVC54GCA wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera, with my NetgearDG834PN ADSL Modem Wireless Router without any problem. When I upgrade my line to Singtel MIO Home, I was provided with a 2WIRE 2701HGV-E. Wireless connection for my PC/laptop have no problem. However, I...

Cisco wireless controller authentication

Have serveral RDT devivces that are set up to Cisco Wireless controller. The devices are connecting and authenticating fine, but it seems when rdt's roam from 1 ap to another the rdt's need to re-authenticate even thought they are already authenticated. Can not find on the Cisco controller of...

Guest Access IAS policy

I am trying to set up guest access of 802.11 wireless access points. My IAS policy puts domain computers into vlan1 and on the AP they show "Forwarding Allowed". I have set up a policy which recognises the mac address of my test guest and on the event log this is shown as a successful...

To connect to a wireless network?

I am trying to connect to my company's wi fi network. Is it neccessary to know the SSID name and the WEP Or WPA key? Also can we try sniffers like aircap to gather and capture the required credentials. Do tools like these capture the SSID name and the encryption key also?

Should we let iPhones in? Security, iPhone and the Enterprise

Attempting to assess the pros/cons of using Blackberry vs ActiveSync (specifically iPhone) for remote access to email, calendar and contacts, as well as WAP-enabled access to internal information systems and databases. We are a Healthcare organization running Exchange 2007. Security is a concern...

Wireless Security SSID Broadcast

Hi Guys, If I opt to hide and don't broadcast my SSID, so is it necessary for me or anyone who wants to use my Wi fi network to type the SSID or he can directly connect without typing the SSID name.? Can anybody advice or help.

Cable modems

I am currently installing a WIFI system for a company that does not want their system to be noticed on the network. I need to know if I need to install an additional cable modem, or can I use the same modem they connect. The company has 1 cable modem, 3 workstations, and one wired router already in...

How to grant wireless access in XP to normal users

We setup wireless access for our user's laptops on our network and it works fine because the wireless was setup by the admin account. Now the user takes the laptop home and wants to use their wireless to vpn into work but can't because it is requesting admin access to setup the wireless link to...

AP-5131 WAP RADIUS Configuration?

I am in the process of helping my boss apply some basic security to our current WLAN. The company has not applied security to this point since the information we have is not really that confidential and we are in a cynder block building which kills most of the signal before it even leaves the...

How fast and secured is Wi-Fi?

How secured is Wi-Fi as compared to Wired Network? What are its Pros and Cons?

hotspot Vulnerabilities

How to identify fake access point in wifi hotspots and how to prevent it?

Does increasing the length of the TKIP passphrase (WPA ) decrease throughput?

Hi, I am currently experimenting to determine and measure the overhead/throughput decrease that WPA Personal - TKIP encryption causes to wireless networks. the test bed I used is a Linksys AP along with 2 very similar laptops (1 wired-100mbps ethernet and 1 wireless - 802.11g). I use the software...

How to remove peer to peer connection from the network!!!!

Hi All, Firstly i wish all the members a Happy New Year...... I am new to this forum please excuse me in case of any misapprehension. Ok now the issue... i am currently working as sys.admin in an IT company.. i kept picking up this oddly named peer to peer network (adhoc...

Wireless solution for Condo project?

I am on the HOA board for our condo complex. We ordered a qwest business internet package and we are trying to find a good cost effective method to distribute the internet to everybody via wifi. The complex is 4 stories high, and has about 50 units total, with a big shared open lobby in the...