Wireless LAN Security

Shala VanGerpenDecember 8th, 2005

Wireless Network Introduction

Wireless Area Network (WAN)Radio waves as carrierAreas range from single room to an entire

campusCan eliminate entirely the stringing together

of cablesFreedom of mobility

Types of Wireless Networks

Wide AreaWireless Local AreaPersonal Area

Wireless Security History

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)802.11

Known Risks Involved in a Wireless Network

Insertion AttacksUnauthorized ClientsUnauthorized Access Points

Hacker Possibilities

Access Point Clone Traffic Interception or “Evil Twin”

Direct ConnectionBrute Force AttackMisconfigurations

Wireless Security Management

Administrators ResponsibilityManaged Security Services for Wireless

(MSS)

Six Easy Steps to Secure your Wireless Network

Changing the System IDDisable the Identifier BroadcastingEnable the EncryptionFirewallChange the Default Administrator PasswordPatch and Protect your PC

Wireless Security Solutions

MSSInternet Security System's Products

Realsecure™ Protection SystemX-Force™

Different Types of Wireless Networks

Socket™, Linksys®, Netgear®, Belkin®, Buffalo, Cisco®, and D-Link

Factors that should be considered

Price Comparison Table: Routers

ZyXel Homesafe 54 Mbps with Parental Control $14.99Netgear Wireless Router $24.99D-Link Wireless Router $34.99Linksys 54 Mbps Router $44.99U.S. Robotics 125 Mbps with USB Print Server $59.99Netgear 108 Mbps RangeMax Router $99.99Linksys 54 Mbps, 4-Port Cable/DSL with SRX Technology $139.99D-Link Air Plus 54 Mbps Wireless Presentation Gateway $248.99SonicWall 54 Mbps 5-Port, Wireless VPN Firewall $464.99

Price Comparison: Wireless Cards

Trendnet 54 Mbps $9.99

GigaFast 54 Mbps $17.99

D-Link Wireless Card $24.99

Linksys Wireless Network Adapter $39.99

U.S. Robotics 100 Mbps Turbo PC Card $49.99

Netgear 54 Mbps $72.99

D-Link 108 Mbps SuperG with MIMO Technolgy $79.99