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802.11 Security by Bruce Potter and Bob Fleck is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is 802.11 Security about?
Mention wireless networks, and the question of security will soon follow. It's not surprising that in spite of compelling business arguments for going wireless, many companies are holding back because of security concerns. But, while it's true that wireless networks create security issues that don't exist in wired networks, the issues are not insurmountable. 802.11 Security shows how you can plan for and successfully contend with security obstacles in your wireless deployment. This authoritative book not only explains the security issues, but shows you how to design and build a your own secure wireless network. 802.11 Security covers the entire process of building secure 802.11-based wireless networks, in particular, the 802.11b ("Wi-Fi") specification. The authors provide detailed coverage of security issues unique to wireless networking, such as Wireless Access Points (WAP), bandwidth stealing, and the problematic Wired Equivalent Privacy component of 802.11. You'll learn how to configure a wireless client and to set up a WAP using either Linux or Free BSD. You'll also find thorough information on controlling network access and encrypting client traffic. Beginning with an
Who reads 802.11 Security?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Bruce Potter and Bob Fleck
- Publisher
- O'Reilly Media, Incorporated
- Published
- 2002
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780596002909
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Computer Science, Engineering, Networking
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (15 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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