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Wireless Security: Know It All
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Wireless Security: Know It All

by Praphul Chandra, Frank Thornton, Chris Lanthem, Jon S. Wilson, Dan Bensky, Tony Bradley, Chris Hurley, Steve A. Rackley, John Rittinghouse PhD CISM, James F. Ransome PhD CISM CISSP, Timothy Stapko, George L Stefanek
April 2011
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
744 pages
21h 41m
English
Newnes
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Chapter 20. Implementing Basic Wireless Security

20.1. Introduction

This chapter looks at how to configure the basic security settings on the four most popular access points currently deployed for wireless home use (Linksys WAP11, BEFW11SR, and WRT54G, and the D-Link DI-624). It covers the practical steps for implementing wireless security for home systems.

There are four very simple steps that are sufficient for most home users:

  1. Use a unique Service Set Identifier (SSID).
  2. Disable SSID broadcast.
  3. Enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption.
  4. Filter access by Media Access Control (MAC) address.

20.2. Enabling Security Features on a Linksys WAP11 802.11 b Access Point

The Linksys Wireless Access Point (WAP) 11 802.11b access point was one ...

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ISBN: 9781856175296