Wireless Network Security

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Wireless networks are somewhat less secure that wired networks, because of the fact that one can easier access the network if he is in the coverage area of the access points. Of course, there are various barriers in any wireless network that from the so called basic security which can stop the unintended access of persons that are foreign to the network and that are simply situated in the coverage area. But when it comes to a trained hacker that wants to access that network, these basic defenses won't give them too many headaches. The security methods that have been provided to wifi networks assure a rather low security level, and this is why additional security measures must be taken. In June 2004, a new wireless standard named 802.11i has been approved, and this standard does improve wireless security. The basic wireless security is assured by the following included functions: to continue please click here:

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