Wireless Access Point
Wireless Access Point
In computer networking, a wireless access point (WAP or AP) is a device that connects wireless communication devices together to form a wireless network. The WAP usually connects to a wired network, and can relay data between wireless devices and wired devices. Several WAPs can link together to form a larger network that allows "roaming". (In contrast, a network where the client devices manage themselves - without the need for any access points - becomes an ad-hoc network.) Wireless access points have IP addresses for configuration.
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3e525A-3 Wireless Access Point Maximum security and flexibility with outdoor or indoor use. The 3e525A-3 Wireless Access Point is packaged in a rugged NEMA 4/IP 67 weatherproof enclosure and conforms to 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g wireless standards.
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Since then, we've seen progress on both......
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[more] Wireless access point triggers bomb scare An Australian man whose wireless access point triggered a bomb scare has spoken of his shock at been treated like a potential terrorist.
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Mitnick led the FBI on a 15-year manhunt that ended in 1995, and he ended up behind bars for ne......
[more] Your SSID Isn’t Hidden Forever A common security practice among wireless network administrators is to disable Service Set Identifier (SSID) broadcasting on wireless access points or routers. The reason is that disabling SSID broadcasting is supposed to hide and protect their wireless network. Even if an individual knows there is a wireless network at a certain location, this person must know the SSID to establish a connection with the network.
Therefore, hiding the SSID by disabling SSID broa......
[more] 3eTI Receives Common Criteria Certificates at RSA(R) Conference EFJ, Inc. announced today that its 3e Technologies International (3eTI) subsidiary has received two Common Criteria certificates at the wireless industry's RSA Common Criteria award ceremony. These awards recognize 3eTI's achievement in receiving National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) Evaluation Assurance Level 2+ Common Criteria Validation for the 3eTI wireless LAN access point and client software. The 3eTI AirGuard 3e-......
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