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- Expert Zone Support Webcast: How to Set Up WPA-Based Wireless Security on a Home Network
- This webcast explains how to help secure a wireless network using the latest wireless security standards. The webcast explains how to set up WPA-based wireless security and use other techniques to help keep a wireless network as secure as can be possible. The webcast will also explain how to improve...
- Tags: WPA, Webcast, Network, Home Network, Wireless Security, Wi-Fi, Wireless
- Webcasts
- Deploying Wi-Fi Protected Access
- Before you decide on IP telephony, know the facts about what you're getting into. Many organizations have moved IP telephony from a test stage to full implementation - and have pushed beyond basic voice service toward collaborative applications. In this webcast, you will learn from the experts at Gartner Research...
- Tags: WPA, TechTarget, Telephony, IP Telephony, IP, Wi-Fi, VOIP, Telecommunications, Network Technology, Telecom & Utilities, Networking
- Webcasts
- Windows XP Service Pack 3 provides updated WPA2 support
- Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) was recently released as a critical update to Windows XP systems. This update is welcome in that there is still an investment in core updates with the popular operating system compared to Windows Vista, but it will probably be the last service pack style update with core...
- Tags: WPA, Network, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Windows XP Service Pack 3, XP3, Microsoft Windows, Wi-Fi, Wireless LANs, Microsoft Windows XP, Wireless, Network Security, Networking, Operating Systems, Software, Rick Vanover
- Blog posts 2008-05-11
- Apple AirPort (dmg)
- AirPort Update improves reliability of AirPort connections when changing network locations. The update is recommended for all users with an AirPort Extreme and AirPort enabled computer or an AirPort Extreme base station. The AirPort 3.4 software release supports both AirPort Extreme and AirPort products. AirPort technology, as well as other...
- Tags: WPA, Network, Apple Airport, Apple Inc., AirPort Update, AirPort Extreme, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Network Security, Networking
- Software downloads 2008-02-06
- 10 Wi-Fi security tips
- Wireless networking can be kind of scary from a security standpoint. It opens up whole new attack vectors that were not present with wired network infrastructures. That doesn't mean you can't do it securely, however, and I aim to give you some ideas that can help you in...
- Tags: WPA, WEP, Network, Technology, Encryption, Wi-Fi Security, Wireless Network, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking, Security, Chad Perrin
- Blog posts 2007-11-19
- Wired & Wireless Networking
- Hi PPL,I am really new to this so really hoping someone can guide me through what i am about to ask. Here goes. I have just recieved my Netgear DG834G Wireless router/modem from AOL. I have connected the modem/router via ethernet cable from modem/router to back of my desktop computers...
- Tags: Routers & switches, Wi-Fi, Network technology, NETWORKING, network, Wired Inc., saj262@..., wireless networking, wireless, router, desktop, WPA
- Discussion threads 2007-10-29
- WEP and WPA keygenerator (zip)
- WEP and WPA keygenerator is intended to assist you in creating random or custom WEP or WPA keys in order to secure small private wireless networks. It allows you to create 64/128/192/256-bit random or custom WEP keys as well as small/medium/maximum(63 characters) random or custom WPA keys. It allows you...
- Tags: WPA, WEP, Network Security, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Security, Networking
- Software downloads 2007-08-17
- Wireless router on a network
- Hi,I have a problem here at school. I want to use my wireless laptop so I purchased a cheap wireless router, and connected it to the network with the appropriate cables. But my little wireless router wants to give out internet address. Often entire rooms will get...
- Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, Wi-Fi, Network security, jrallard@..., network, router, DHCP, wireless router, WPA, MAC, wireless
- Discussion threads 2007-09-12
- 871 wireless router WPA Key????????
- Downloaded the template for the 871 and i get on to the internet but when i try my wireless connection its says acquiring address. where do i find my WPA Key??????????? from my cisco router.
- Tags: Wi-Fi, Routers & switches, Network security, Network technology, jkawyn@..., WPA, router, wireless, wireless router
- Discussion threads 2007-08-05
- Just say no to WEP
- Whether you're running a home wireless network or a corporate wireless network, you need to know the truth about Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP. When WLAN hardware first came out, WEP was the standard encryption scheme offered to secure that wireless network.By design, WEP protects a wireless network from eavesdropping. However,...
- Tags: Security, networking, Hacking, Encryption, Authentication
- Blog posts 2007-07-18
- WPA enabled wireless won't give ip for one laptop; ok for others?
- I'm having a weird problem with my wireless connection and I'm not sure what to do next.I recently enabled WPA on my SMC wireless router. At first my Acer 5670 laptop connected fine, but I had a hard time getting another desktop with an SMC wireless G usb card...
- Tags: Network technology, Routers & switches, NETWORKING, Wi-Fi, Network security, emrjackson@..., IP, router, WPA, Acer Inc., wireless, laptop computer
- Discussion threads 2007-06-20
- Porblem networking XP with vista whn WPA2 on
- I have a XP desktop and VIsta laptop that will not network when I turn on WPA or WPA2 (they will netwrok if no security or WEP used.) Also, I have a XP laptop that will network with the XP desktop with WPA(2) on? Any Ideas on how...
- Tags: Network security, Wi-Fi, WIRELESS, Rob L., Microsoft Windows XP, WPA, XP Desktop, network, WPA2
- Discussion threads 2007-06-11
- Why VPN can't replace Wi-Fi security
- Every time the subject of wireless LAN security comes up, people ask me about VPN as a solution for securing Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi is the common marketing name for 802.11 wireless LANs). Ive always told people that VPN security shouldnt be a substitute for good Wi-Fi security and I even...
- Tags: Security, Networking, Mobile/Wireless, Infrastructure
- Blog posts 2007-05-12
- Retailers haven't learned from TJX - still running WEP
- Without the knowledge to know otherwiseDo you think they are still using WEP for some of them anyway simply because the POS they use cant support WPA? Again I have not worked with POS so I am ignorant as to their capabilities. Also I wonder how many of the admins...
- Tags: Wi-Fi, Network security, SECURITY, wayoutinva, WEP, WPA, point-of-sale, network, wireless
- Discussion threads 2007-05-10
- German researchers put final nail in WEP
- Yes. They are the underlying method of WPA.To be nice and secure, just use a sentence with punctuation and numbers that you remember easily. 20 characters should be nice and tight. Include spaces so the sentence makes sense.WPAIs WPA the same as using TKIP or AES?
- Tags: Network security, Wi-Fi, WIRELESS, sheldon.dokken@..., WPA, WEP
- Discussion threads 2007-04-09
- Wireless LAN security myths that won't die
- Can we put these wireless LAN security myths to sleep already?I've been trying to spread the word on what's real wireless LAN security and what's not. Can we put these wireless LAN security myths to sleep already? It seems like every few months someone comes out and pulls...
- Tags: Wi-Fi, Hacking, Network security, WLAN, george_ou@..., wireless, WPA, hacker, wireless-LAN security, SSID, Associated Press, security
- Discussion threads 2007-03-26
- Wireless LAN security myths that won't die
- Its been two years since Ive wrote "The six dumbest ways to secure a wireless LAN" and its probably been one of my more successful blog entries ever with two flashes on Digg. Since that time Ive written a free electronic book on enterprise wireless LAN security for anyone...
- Tags: Vista, Networking, Mobile/Wireless, Infrastructure, Security, Desktop
- Blog posts 2007-03-26
- Acquiring Network Address with WPA
- I'm using Netgear WGT624v3 & it was working fine under my original WPA assignment for about 1 year. However, I had to disconnect & lost the wireless connection, upon reconnecting.I reset, got NETGEAR & connected just fine. I set my WPA to secure the network & I am...
- Tags: Wi-Fi, Network security, Home networking, WIRELESS, flassoc@..., WPA, network
- Discussion threads 2007-03-13
- Ultimate wireless security guide-Cisco Aironet Template setup
- Ultimate wireless security guide-Cisco Aironet Template setup Just entered the following lines from the CLI temlate while in config mode on the AP. Look at the last couple of lines. Shouldn't I have indicated a VLAN and number. It seems to be looking for some VLAN settings. Any thoughtsThis was...
- Tags: Ultimate wireless security guide-Cisco Aironet Template, trsonber@..., Dot11Radio0, security, it management, hardware, cisco, networking, cli, wpa, Interface Dot11Radio0, Ultimate wireless security guide-Cisco Aironet, VLAN
- Discussion threads 2007-02-23
- How can I enable WPA on a Vista laptop and a Westell 327w wireless router?
- I can connect using an open connection or WEP, but I can't seem to get the right combination of settings to make WPA work!I'm using Vista Premium on a Toshiba Satellite (bought it today!)Contact the supplier or M$For a solution on this one as Vista is a new platform with...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, pennatomcat, security, wireless, networking, vista, laptop computer, router, wireless router, WPA
- Discussion threads 2007-02-10
