802.11 Security Manual (Photocopy) (Photocopy)

Author: Bruce Potter
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: Wireless networks demonstrate new possibilities for all types of users. From traditional LAN environments to wireless ISPs and specific networks, the 802.11 protocol, a popular wireless local area network standard, is gradually changing the concept of networks in people's minds. At the same time, wireless networks also pose new security challenges to users and network administrators. Due to the lack of physical security, the widespread availability of free auditing tools as attack tools, and the ability to monitor traffic without notice, wireless networks have become an easy target for malicious users. Every link in a wireless network needs to be protected to ensure data security. This book introduces the basics of wireless network security. After reading this book, readers will be able to understand how 802.11 networks work and where their weaknesses lie. It is crucial to first understand the practical risks and potential attacks in wireless network deployment before attempting to protect the network. This book provides practical solutions for all major components of 802.11 networks. The security configuration of base stations is archived separately for various operating systems, including Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, MacOSX, and Windows. Real-world networks contain many different types of operating systems, and this book will tell you which tools can protect data security.