05-04-2012, 11:31 AM
wifi seminar report
What is Wi-Fi?
Short for wireless fidelity and is meant
to be used generically when referring to
any type of 802.11 network, whether
802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, dual-band,
etc
Wi-fi is a wireless technology that uses
radio frequency to transmit data through
the air
What can you do with it?
Quick/easy temp network access
Staff access to Corporate network
Patron internet access (hotspot)
Interconnecting two networks
Disadvantages
Planning – Depending on the goal
Security – Greater exposure to risks
Access
Compromising Data
Denial of Service
Speed – Slower than cable
Range – Affected by various medium
Travels best through open space
Reduced by walls, glass, water, etc
Security
Data Security/Encryption
Third Party solution - Fortress
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)-Shared key
Access
WPA/WEP
Close System – No advertising
MAC Authentication – MAC address control
Attack – Denial of Service
Client Protection
Antivirus/Firewall
Summary
Understand it
Plan it
Implement it
Use it
Refine it
Support it
What is Wi-Fi?
Short for wireless fidelity and is meant
to be used generically when referring to
any type of 802.11 network, whether
802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, dual-band,
etc
Wi-fi is a wireless technology that uses
radio frequency to transmit data through
the air
What can you do with it?
Quick/easy temp network access
Staff access to Corporate network
Patron internet access (hotspot)
Interconnecting two networks
Disadvantages
Planning – Depending on the goal
Security – Greater exposure to risks
Access
Compromising Data
Denial of Service
Speed – Slower than cable
Range – Affected by various medium
Travels best through open space
Reduced by walls, glass, water, etc
Security
Data Security/Encryption
Third Party solution - Fortress
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)-Shared key
Access
WPA/WEP
Close System – No advertising
MAC Authentication – MAC address control
Attack – Denial of Service
Client Protection
Antivirus/Firewall
Summary
Understand it
Plan it
Implement it
Use it
Refine it
Support it