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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
Content preview from Wireless Security: Know It All

Chapter 22. Home Network Security

22.1. Introduction

I have a wireless network in my home. I am no “Mr. Fix-it” when it comes to home projects, so when I had to figure out how to run network cable from the router in the kitchen to my kids’ rooms, going through walls and floors and around cinder blocks, I sprang for the wireless equipment instead. At first, it was primarily so that I could use my laptop from any room in the house, but as time went by we eventually switched almost every computer in the house to a wireless connection.

Wireless networks provide a great deal of convenience and flexibility, and are relatively easy to set up. Actually, they may be too easy to set up. Some pieces of wireless equipment are almost plug-and-play devices, ...

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ISBN: 9781856175296