Wireless Networking

Last Updated on 5 March 2013, Total: 25 Articles and Tutorials

The term wireless networking refers to technology that enables two or more computers to communicate using standard network protocols, but without network cabling. The computers connect to the network using radio signals.

The articles in this section give an overview on how wireless networking functions, the different types of wireless networks available, and the new technologies being developed in the field.

  1. Protecting Against Wi-Fi Eavesdropping

    This article will discuss the Wi-Fi eavesdropping issue and share some tips on how to protect the users on your private network and how to protect yourself when using public Wi-Fi hotspots... Read More

  2. Securing Your Mobile Devices

    In this article I’ll discuss the main threats associated with using Wi-Fi connections, laptops, smartphones, and tablets, and how to combat them... Read More

  3. Security Vulnerabilities of Enterprise (802.1X) Wi-Fi Security

    In this article the author will briefly introduce the enterprise mode (for those not familiar with it) and discuss one of the exploits hackers could use, and also show you how to protect against it and other vulnerabilities... Read More

  4. Testing and Monitoring Tools for RADIUS Servers

    There are many tools you can use when testing, monitoring, troubleshooting, or doing penetration testing on your RADIUS server and/or enterprise (802.1X) wireless network. Here I’ll share a couple with you and most are free and/or open source... Read More

  5. The New Philosophy for Server Management in Windows Server 8 (Part 1)

    This article discusses the ways in which the very nature of server management will change in Windows Server 8... Read More

  6. The New Philosophy for Server Management in Windows Server 8 (Part 2)

    This article continues the discussion of server management in Windows Server 8 by looking at Server Manager’s multi-server management capabilities... Read More

  7. The New Philosophy for Server Management in Windows Server 8 (Part 3)

    This article continues the discussion of Microsoft’s new management philosophy by discussing the newly redesigned PowerShell... Read More

  8. The New Philosophy for Server Management in Windows Server 8 (Part 4)

    This article concludes the series on Windows Server 8 server management by examining how PowerShell cmdlets have been simplified and how the Integrated Scripting Environment has changed... Read More

  9. Tips to Secure Your Router from Hackers

    In this article the author explores a couple of security vulnerabilities in consumer and small business-class routers and explains how to prevent your network against these threats... Read More

  10. Troubleshooting Wireless Network Connections

    In this article we will look at how to tackle some common wireless network problems that people come across. This document will outline the steps you should take if you encounter one of the mentioned issues... Read More

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