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WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card User’s Guide
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WaveLAN Security Options
Introduction
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Wireless network systems that comply to the IEEE 802.11
standard for wireless LANs, allow computing devices to attempt to
establish a wireless (radio) connection to the network, as easy as
possible.
standard for wireless LANs, allow computing devices to attempt to
establish a wireless (radio) connection to the network, as easy as
possible.
Such a wireless connection however, only refers to a “physical”
connection to the LAN, similar to a cable that is pulled between an
Ethernet station and a hub, or patch panel.
connection to the LAN, similar to a cable that is pulled between an
Ethernet station and a hub, or patch panel.
The “physical” connection will not provide access to networking
data or services, which would typically require a station to:
data or services, which would typically require a station to:
■
Have the appropriate network operating system software
installed.
installed.
■
Log on to the network, using a login name and password.
Besides standard security measures as supported by most of
today’s network operating systems, the WaveLAN IEEE 802.11
system allows you to implement a number of additional security
options, that can help to prevent unauthorized access to your
network, and network data.
today’s network operating systems, the WaveLAN IEEE 802.11
system allows you to implement a number of additional security
options, that can help to prevent unauthorized access to your
network, and network data.