Gilbert Held 
Securing Wireless LANs 
A Practical Guide for Network Managers, LAN Administrators and the Home Office User

Wireless LANs will enable small teams and communities to
communicate via their mobile devices without cables. This new
technology will facilitate communication in small businesses/teams
such as in hospitals, on construction sites, warehouses, etc.

Held provides a comprehensive guide to the implementation, planning
and monitoring of all aspects of wireless LAN security in small
offices/small to medium business (SMBs).

Securing Wireless LANs is timely in addressing the security issues
of this important new technology and equips its readers with the
tools they need to make the appropriate choice for their own
situation.

This ideal introduction to wireless LAN technology:

* Provides a broad overview of all the different issues and
practical guidance of how to make wireless LANs secure at home as
well as in small offices

* Explains how to monitor wireless LANs, configure different types
of wireless equipment

* Discusses which technologies are best for different situations
and requirements

* Gives practical hints and advice on how to implement them

Table des matières

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

Chapter 1. Introduction to Wireless LANs.

Chapter 2. Frame Formats and Basic Security Operation.

Chapter 3. Understanding Wireless Signals.

Chapter 4. Understanding WEP.

Chapter 5. Security Risks and Countermeasures.

Chapter 6. Proprietary Security Enhancement Techniques.

Chapter 7. Standards Based Security.

Appendix A: Wireless LAN Security Checklist.

A propos de l’auteur

Gilbert Held is an internationally known award-winning author and teacher with over 30 years experience in managing communications networks.