Posted on August 7th, 2008 by jaiz
A vendor of Linux-based WiFi arrays is finally releasing a version of its WiFi Monitor utility for Linux desktops. The open source, widget-like Xirrus WiFi Monitor for Linux enables users to monitor, secure, and troubleshoot WiFi networks, says Xirrus.
WiFi Monitor has been available as a free utility for Windows Vista, Windows XP, and MacOS platforms […]
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Posted on August 4th, 2008 by jaiz
A good article which related to wireless security
NEW YORK–Using a laptop, cell phone headset, building access badge, credit cards, or even a passport can make you a walking target for data thieves and other criminals, a security expert warned at the Last HOPE hacker conference here late Friday.
Security expert RenderMan discusses the insecurity of RFID […]
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Posted on July 24th, 2008 by jaiz
By James M. Wilson
Overview: Higher Performance WLAN
In response to growing market demand for higher-performance wireless local area networks (WLANs), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers - Standards Association (IEEE-SA) approved the creation of the IEEE 802.11 Task Group N (802.11 TGn) during the second half of 2003. The scope of TGn’s objective is to […]
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Posted on July 8th, 2008 by jaiz
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi have different applications in today’s offices, homes, and on the move: setting up networks, printing, or transferring presentations and files from PDAs to computers. Both are versions of unlicensed wireless technology. Wi-fi differs from bluetooth in that it provides higher throughput and covers greater distances, but requires more expensive hardware and higher […]
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