Wireless Network Security, 2nd Edition

Contents

Preface

Abbreviations

1. Introduction

2. Network Security

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Weaknesses in Network Security

2.3 Relevant Resources

2.3.1 Danger Potentials

2.4 Objectives of a Security Strategy

2.5 Security Aspects Concerning the Internet

3. WLAN

3.1 WLAN Basic Principles

3.1.1 Advantages of Wireless Networks

3.1.1.1 Mobility and Portability

3.1.1.2 Security

3.1.2 General Features of Wireless Networks

3.1.2.1 Radio Frequencies Available

3.1.3 Standards [5,6,7,8]

3.1.3.1 ISO and 802.11

3.1.3.2 PHY

3.1.3.3 Connection Control

3.1.3.4 MAC [10]

3.1.3.5 WLAN as Part of LAN

3.1.4 Connecting to Computers

3.1.4.1 802.11 and ISM

3.1.5 Antennas

3.1.5.1 Antenna Types and Antenna Gain

3.2 IEEE 802.11 Overview

3.2.1 The Standard 802.11 and its Extensions ...