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Wireless Network
Design and Setup Wireless networking has seen great
technological advances over the past several years. Wireless solutions
utilizing radio frequency technology range from 2 to 11 Mbps, and can be as
fast as 155 Mbps point to point. When dealing with buildings within a few
miles of each other, wireless is often a more viable solution than T1s or
other dedicated lines. It provides a faster transport and avoids monthly
costs from your telephone company.
Wireless Network Evaluation
Whether you need enhancements to an
existing wireless network, require a complete network overhaul, or are
starting from scratch, our wireless engineers will provide a complete
evaluation of your current network environment and make recommendations for
the design and implementation of high-performance, reliable systems.
Our Wireless Network Evaluation includes:
WLAN device discovery
Access point physical inspections
Verification and documentation of
firmware
Verification and documentation of
hardware configurations
RF coverage assessment
RF perimeter coverage assessment
RF interference profile
Throughput performance benchmarking
Security analysis
Document current status and
recommendations for improvement
SECURITY ANALYSIS
The greatest problem with 802.11 security
is that it is usually NOT implemented. Our wireless professionals can assess
your current solution and recommend and install security features based on
your requirements.
Wireless LAN security has come of age with the wealth of hardware and
software products that have recently emerged on the market to address this
challenging need. A good WLAN security audit should include checks in all of
these key areas.
A good security solution starts with good network security policies.
Mandates of strong passwords on all network resources, especially Access
Points/Switches/Routers (wired and wireless) and all servers are essential
to good security. Our wireless technicians can audit your WLAN resources to
be sure your passwords cannot easily be determined.
Have you thought about rogue AP’s? Do you think you don’t have any? Think
again. A rogue AP on your backbone, inside any wireless gateway/firewall,
can be a major problem as it will completely bypass all other access
control. A carefully configured rogue may not be easily detected. You may
have a rogue AP, even if you don’t (officially) have a WLAN. With the
proliferation of cheap home networking components, employees can deploy
their own WLANs without notice or approval.
Coupled with your organization’s strong security policies and extensive user
education, we can help you with the challenge of selecting and implementing
a security strategy at several layers of the OSI networking model.
Our wireless professionals can help you determine the right security
platform for your WLAN needs. |
