26 October 2003

Wireless Networking.

Wireless LAN Security Educational Resources

Netgear launched new wireless router with full VPN functionality for small businesses. They call it IPSec Wireless VPN Encryption for the Ultimate in Wireless Security. What is especailly good about this router that in addition to exceptional speed that we can expect from Netgear (previous model was the best in the class), it can be VPN server for internal (and external) clients (and this is the only way to make your internal Wireless network secure). Don't forget to look at this Solutions document (PDF)!

Perils of unplugging: 11 steps to successful wireless security. Very good step-by-step (11 steps path) advice how to secure home/business WAN. Good explanation what could and what could not be achieved and how each step makes window of vulnerability smaller and smaller.

Wireless.org.au - Free Community Wireless Networks! Very good source of information about wireless networks. Has a lot of information specific to Australia

Practical SOHO Public WLAN Setup is a good example how to setup public WAN.

Wireless LAN Security: A Short History is, as you can guess overview of the history of Wireless networking security. It is a bit more that a year old, but still quite all right. It is history after all that page is about.

Security Practicum: Essential Home Wireless Security Practices Practical recommendation how to secure home WAN. With new standards coming in on weekly basis it is a bit old, but still quite informative. It you want more info try this Wireless black paper on the same site.