Building Secure Wireless Networks with 802.11

by Khan, Jahanzeb; Khwaja, Anis

• ISBN13: 9780471237150
• ISBN10: 0471237159
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-27
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Provides a step-by-step approach for planning and implementing a wireless LAN based on 802.11 Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) technology Authors are Wi-Fi security experts who are able to address the firestorm of concerns about security for 802.11b networks Offers a clear perspective of interoperability with related wireless standards like 802.11a, HomeRF, and Bluetooth Explains how to achieve the same performance as a wired Ethernet connection and deliver flexibility and high speed

Author Biography

JAHANZEB KHAN is Principal Engineer with RSA Security, Inc., where he is responsible for the research and development of encryption, Public Key Infrastructure, and wireless LAN Security standards. He is active in the 802.11b community and is a member of IEEE International.<BR>

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments.

About the Authors.

Introduction.

PART 1: Introduction to Wireless Local Area Networks (LANs).

Networking Basics.

Wireless LANs.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 Standards.

Is Wireless LAN Right for You?

PART 2: SECURE WIRELESS LANs.

Network Security.

Securing the IEEE 802.11 Wireless LANs.

PART 3: BUILDING SECURE WIRELESS LANs.

Planning Wireless LANs.

Shopping for the Right Equipment.

Equipment Provisioning and LAN Setup.

Advanced 802.11 Wireless LANs.

PART 4: TROUBLESHOOTING AND KEEPING YOUR WIRELSS LAN SECURE.

Troubleshooting Wireless LANs.

Keeping Your Wireless LAN Secure.

Appendix A: Wireless LAN Case Studies.

Appendix B: Installing ORiNOCO PC Card Under Various Operating Systems.

Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations.

References.

Index.