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Wireless LAN Security
Shala VanGerpenDecember 8th, 2005
Wireless Network Introduction
Wireless Area Network (WAN)Radio waves as carrierAreas range from single room to an entire
campusCan eliminate entirely the stringing together
of cablesFreedom of mobility
Types of Wireless Networks
Wide AreaWireless Local AreaPersonal Area
Wireless Security History
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)802.11
Known Risks Involved in a Wireless Network
Insertion AttacksUnauthorized ClientsUnauthorized Access Points
Hacker Possibilities
Access Point Clone Traffic Interception or “Evil Twin”
Direct ConnectionBrute Force AttackMisconfigurations
Wireless Security Management
Administrators ResponsibilityManaged Security Services for Wireless
(MSS)
Six Easy Steps to Secure your Wireless Network
Changing the System IDDisable the Identifier BroadcastingEnable the EncryptionFirewallChange the Default Administrator PasswordPatch and Protect your PC
Wireless Security Solutions
MSSInternet Security System's Products
Realsecure™ Protection SystemX-Force™
Different Types of Wireless Networks
Socket™, Linksys®, Netgear®, Belkin®, Buffalo, Cisco®, and D-Link
Factors that should be considered
Price Comparison Table: Routers
ZyXel Homesafe 54 Mbps with Parental Control $14.99Netgear Wireless Router $24.99D-Link Wireless Router $34.99Linksys 54 Mbps Router $44.99U.S. Robotics 125 Mbps with USB Print Server $59.99Netgear 108 Mbps RangeMax Router $99.99Linksys 54 Mbps, 4-Port Cable/DSL with SRX Technology $139.99D-Link Air Plus 54 Mbps Wireless Presentation Gateway $248.99SonicWall 54 Mbps 5-Port, Wireless VPN Firewall $464.99
Price Comparison: Wireless Cards
Trendnet 54 Mbps $9.99
GigaFast 54 Mbps $17.99
D-Link Wireless Card $24.99
Linksys Wireless Network Adapter $39.99
U.S. Robotics 100 Mbps Turbo PC Card $49.99
Netgear 54 Mbps $72.99
D-Link 108 Mbps SuperG with MIMO Technolgy $79.99