This document provides guidance on securing a wireless local area network (WLAN). It begins by defining the main security options for WLANs - WEP, WPA, and WPA2. It recommends against using WEP and states that WPA2 with CCMP encryption provides the best security. The document then provides a concise overview of each security standard and protocol. It aims to clearly explain the essential options and recommendations for securing a WLAN in just a few sentences.
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Deploying and Securing a Wireless LAN
This content was adapted from Internet.com’s Wi-Fi Planet, eSecurity Planet, Enterprise Net-
working Planet, and Practically Networked Web sites. Contributors: Jim Geier and Michael
Horowitz.
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2 Define Your Wireless LAN Deployment Risks
4 Minimize WLAN Interference
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7 How to Secure Your WLAN
9 Twelve Key Wireless Network Security Policies
9 12 12 Troubleshooting Poor WLAN Performance
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