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- EAP Authentication Protocols for WLANs
- This chapter, from Cisco Press' Cisco Wireless LAN Security, examines the various authentication protocols such as the Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP, Protected EAP PEAP, the Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol LEAP, and EAP- Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling (EAP-FAST).The chapter begins with a look at the fundamental concepts and contexts of...
- Tags: access control, authentication, authentication protocol, Cisco Systems Inc., Cisco wireless LAN, Cisco Wireless LAN Security, EAP Authentication Protocols, Extensible Authentication Protocol, identity, IEEE 802.1X, Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol, rotation, security feature, tunnel, WLAN
- Download resources 2005-02-04
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- Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Security
- This white paper discusses the Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Security and the Access Point AP. The Access Point AP is a wireless LAN transceiver that serves as a focal point of a stand-alone wireless network or as the connection point between wireless and wired networks. The Cisco Aironet AP is...
- Tags: Security, Cisco Systems Inc., Cisco Aironet, Access Point, Cisco Aironet Access Point, Telnet, Wireless, Networking
- White papers 2001-07-06
- Sovereign Bank: Preparing for Large-Scale Wireless Networking With Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network and CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine
- Sovereign Bank is the third largest financial institution in the northeastern United States. Sovereign Bank wanted wireless network access to enable employee mobility and for disaster recovery purposes. Sovereign Bank turned to Cisco for a secure wireless solution that complements its existing Cisco based wired network. The wireless solution for...
- Tags: Bank, Aware, Network, Wireless Networking, Cisco Systems Inc., Sovereign Bank, Cisco Wireless Security Suite, Wi-Fi, Wireless
- Case studies
- Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Security Overview
- Perhaps the only thing more important to your business than the data exchanged on your network is the ability to maintain the security of that data. Security fears have caused some network managers to avoid installing wireless LANs WLANs, regardless of the numerous benefits that they provide. Now the landscape...
- Tags: Security, WLAN, Cisco Systems Inc., Cisco Aironet, Wireless LANs, LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking
- White papers
- Next-Generation Wireless LAN Case Study: How Cisco Upgraded Its WLAN Infrastructure
- The challenge for Cisco IT was to continue providing a global wireless LAN that could serve as a primary access medium and deliver more bandwidth and coverage to more users, while satisfying the company's business requirements. The next-generation WLAN would also need to provide native support for wireless voice and...
- Tags: WLAN, Cisco Systems Inc., Wireless LANs, LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking
- Case studies 2007-01-23
- 4 Steps to Securing Your Wireless LAN
- Are today's wireless security protocols good enough? Are you confident that your data is secure over your wireless LAN? In this webcast, sponsored by Intel and Cisco, security and wireless industry experts will walk through the 4 steps all IT managers should take to secure their WLAN.
- Tags: WLAN, Intel Corp., LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless LANs, Wireless, Networking
- Webcasts
- Best Practices for Outdoor Wireless Security
- This paper describes security best practices for deploying an outdoor wireless LAN. In general, the Cisco Self-Defending Network strategy addresses the outdoor wireless security concerns raised by wireless signal propagation and security threats. The first step is to implement the wired infrastructure using the three principles of secure communications, threat...
- Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., Best Practice, Wireless Security, Cisco Unified Wireless Network, Wi-Fi, Wireless
- White papers 2007-01-01
- Cisco Wireless LAN Security Best Practices and PCI Compliance
- This paper describes how best practices for wireless LAN security help businesses meet compliance requirements for the Payment Card Industry PCI data security standard. Wireless LANs are a core component of most corporate network infrastructure. With a naturally mobile workforce, industries including retail, hospitality, gaming and restaurants were among the...
- Tags: Security, PCI, WLAN, Cisco Systems Inc., Best Practice, Wireless LANs, LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking
- White papers 2007-01-01
- Cisco Migrates Global Wireless LAN to Cisco IOS Software for Enhanced Functionality, Manageability, and Security
- This case study describes the migration to Cisco IOS Software of Cisco IT's internal wireless LANs within the Cisco network, a leading-edge enterprise environment that is one of the largest and most complex in the world. Cisco customers can draw on Cisco IT's real-world experience in this area to help...
- Tags: Software, Security, Cisco IOS, LAN, Cisco IOS Software, WLAN, Cisco Systems Inc., Wireless
- Case studies
- Workers on the Move Use Wireless Phones to Keep in Touch
- This case study describes Cisco Systems IT internal deployment of the Cisco Wireless IP Phone 7920 in the shipping and receiving Department. The Cisco Wireless IP Phone 7920 is an easy-to-use IEEE 802.11b wireless IP phone that provides comprehensive voice communications in conjunction with Cisco CallManager and Cisco Aironet series...
- Tags: Phone, Wireless Phone, Cisco Systems Inc., Worker, Cisco Wireless IP Phone 7920, Wireless
- Case studies
- T-Mobile and Cisco Systems Join Forces to Offer Public Wireless LAN Services
- T-Mobile is a wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom and, as one of its four strategic divisions, is a key contributor to the Group's earnings. In launching a public wireless LAN service across Europe, T-Mobile worked in close technical and strategic partnership with Cisco Systems. Two dedicated T-Mobile and Cisco...
- Tags: T-Mobile, WLAN, Cisco Systems Inc., LANs, Wireless, Networking
- Case studies
- Cisco Improves Wireless Security, Functionality With Operating System Upgrade
- In 2000 Cisco Aironet 350 Series and subsequently Cisco Aironet 1200 Series wireless access points used the VxWorks operating system, which was the best operating system available at the time. In mid-2003 wireless support for Cisco IOS Software became available, and Cisco IT decided to migrate, thinking that a common...
- Tags: Operating System, Cisco Systems Inc., Wireless Security, Wireless
- Case studies
- Addressing Wireless Threats With Integrated Wireless IDS and IPS in the Cisco Unified Wireless Network
- This paper describes rogue access points and other wireless threats and how the Cisco Unified Wireless Network detects and prevents them. Wireless LAN security has improved dramatically since the introduction of IEEE 802.11 in 1997. When the most recent security standard, IEEE 802.11i, is employed, wireless networks are as secure...
- Tags: Network, Cisco Systems Inc., Wireless Network, Wireless LAN Security, Wi-Fi, Wireless
- White papers 2006-07-01
- Advanced Cisco Technologies Allow Easy WLAN Management and Greater Protection Against Intrusion
- St. Francis Xavier's College, a subsidized secondary school in Hong Kong, is employing a Cisco solution for its campus wireless network. Due to the superior WLAN performance, availability, upgradeability and security, the school is enjoying a high level of security and flexibility in managing various wireless devices, enabling an enrichment...
- Tags: WLAN, Cisco Systems Inc., Intrusion, Wireless
- Case studies
- Design a successful, secure wireless LAN (WLAN)
- This sample chapter, taken from Campus Network Design Fundamentals, examines various aspects of wireless technology and implementation. Learn about wireless LAN WLAN technology and how improves mobility.This sample chapter, taken from Campus Network Design Fundamentals, discusses how to design awireless network. The chapter covers the following topics:The...
- Tags: Chapter, WLAN, Cisco Systems Inc., Wireless LANs, LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking
- Book chapters 2006-01-11
- Configuring the Cisco 851W or 871W: Standard IOS
- The Cisco 851W router is a relatively low cost multipurpose device ($292 is the lowest price), which can support virtual wireless LANs separated by firewalls. The $500 version of the 871W is similar to the 851W but offers a few additional features, like external antenna connectors.Our tutorial, "Configuring the Cisco...
- Tags: Cisco IOS, LAN, WLAN, Cisco Systems Inc., Wireless, Bill Detwiler
- Blog posts 2007-08-03
- Cisco Unified Wireless Network: Reducing Large-Scale Enterprise Wireless LAN TCO
- This white paper discusses the Cisco Unified Wireless Network; in particular the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Wireless Services Module WiSM and how it compares to separate, non-unified wireless LAN switch solutions in terms of Total Cost of Ownership TCO. This paper examines in detail how an integrated approach can save...
- Tags: Network, WLAN, Cisco Systems Inc., Wireless Network, Roi/Tco, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Finance, Managerial Accounting
- White papers 2005-11-01
- Cisco Rolls Out Red Carpet for Guests With Dedicated Wireless LAN Hotspot Access
- When customers visit Cisco Systems, the company strives to make their stay excellent in every respect. The challenge was to balance security with ease of use. Any wireless hotspot solution needed to restrict guest traffic to its own VLAN, segregating it from Cisco production traffic. And the VLAN would need...
- Tags: WLAN, Cisco Systems Inc., Wireless Hotspot, Wireless
- Case studies
- TechRepublic's ultimate guide to enterprise wireless LAN security
- Enterprise wireless LAN security is a persistent concern for every system administrator and CIO. Threats from both within and without the enterprise threaten your data each and every day. This download gives you the basic foundation you need to secure your enterprise wireless connections by detailing security protocols...
- Tags: TechRepublic Inc., WLAN, Enterprise Wireless LAN Security, Wireless LANs, LANs, Wi-Fi, Security, Wireless, Networking
- Download resources 2007-01-11
- Cisco Uses Wireless IP Phones to Enhance Communications With Mobile Workers
- Employees frequently want to know where and when a package is delivered and they want to talk directly to drivers, without pages and callbacks. To meet this need, Cisco IT uses Cisco Wireless 7920 IP phones. The 7920 is an easy-to-use IEEE 802.11b IP phone that provides comprehensive voice communications...
- Tags: Phone, Mobile, IP Phone, Cisco Systems Inc., Wireless LANs, Wireless
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