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Define Wireless Network Security Policies
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| http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/buyersguide/article.php/3772766 |
| From the article: " With a wireless network, you must consider security policies that will protect resources from unauthorized people. Let’s take a look at what you should include in a wireless network security policy for an enterprise. Consider the following recommendations: " |
Basic practices for wireless access points |
Michigan man fined for using free Wi-Fi
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| http://www.networkworld.com/news/2007/052307-fine-using-free-wifi.html?nlhtw=0521wirelessalert2& |
| From the article: "
A Michigan man has been fined $400 and must work 40 hours of community service for using a local café’s Wi-Fi connection from his parked car to check his e-mail and surf the Web. He got off easy, according to the local TV station that reported the case: under Michigan computer access law, using a Wi-Fi connection without authorization is a felony, punishable by as much a $10,000 fine and five years in prison. " |
"Free" internet!
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This is your brain on cell phone radiation.
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| http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/30295?nlhtwless=rn_072808&nladname=072808wirelessal |
| From the article: " Another group of "prominent" doctors and public health researchers have issued the latest warning that cell phone use possibly might increase the chances you get brain cancer. " |
Cell phones, cancer, hype
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Wireless Security: Say No to WEP, And Yes to WPA
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| http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/webmaster/article.php/3674601 |
| From the article: " WEP was designed to protect a wireless network from eavesdropping, but it soon became apparent that due to myriad flaws, WEP's privacy was not at all equivalent to that of a wired network. Therefore, it wasn't long (though at the time it seemed like forever) before a new technology called WPA — Wi-Fi Protected Access — debuted to address many of security WEP's shortcomings. " |
The differences between WEP and WPA
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'Evil twin' Wi-Fi access points proliferate
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| http://www.networkworld.com/news/2007/042507-infosec-evil-twin-wi-fi-access.html?page=2 |
| From the article: " 'Evil twin' Wi-Fi access points: That's the term for a Wi-Fi access point that appears to be a legitimate one offered on the premises, but actually has been set up by a hacker to eavesdrop on wireless communications among Internet surfers. Unfortunately, experts say there is little consumers can do to protect themselves, " |
Be careful out there!
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Safely Share Your Wireless Access
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| http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/buyersguide/article.php/3724246 |
| From the article: " Ten years ago, sharing an Internet connection was practically an act of rebellion. I vividly remember a debate with my cable ISP (who shall remain nameless), who refused to allow subscribers to "share" their connection among several machines. " |
Simple information about routers |
Speed Up Your Remote Connections
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| http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/biztools/article.php/3701481 |
| From the article: " Have you ever been out in the field and tried to connect to the organization’s file server over the Internet? Or tried to access the database from hundreds of miles away? Or perhaps open and run an important business application remotely? " |
Wide Area Network acceleration |
Travelin' Tools for Travelin' Fools |
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| http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/buyersguide/article.php/3687161 |
| From the article: "Some small business owners and employees spend more time behind the wheel than they do behind the desk. And as mobility becomes more of a work necessity than a convenience, it's good to have the right tools to help keep you as efficient and effective as possible." |
Title says it all! |
Getting Started: Tools and Tips for Going Mobile |
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| http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/biztools/article.php/3680391 |
| From the article: "A seasoned road warrior knows that laptops, cell phones, Blackberries and PDAs are only the basics when it comes to staying productive on the go. Workers who frequently find themselves on the road have more options at their disposal for keeping in touch with clients and colleagues than ever before. The capability to send off a quick meeting reminder, update inventory, or transfer data helps mobile workers be more efficient and responsive, which can lead to increased productivity and higher profits." |
Here are a few tips to make your nomadic life easier. |
Global iPhone usage poses economic risk |
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| http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/wireless/2008/081108wireless1.html?nlhtwless=ts_081108&nladname=081108wirelessal |
| From the article: "I was talking to a telecom manager of a large U.S.-based multinational company recently who lamented the fact that worldwide data roaming charges are too steep and unpredictable to justify his business using the multimedia-centric iPhone as an enterprise device. Executives in his organization recently took some complimentary iPhone 3Gs overseas and returned to discover data-usage bills of $4,000 to $5,000 apiece." |
Corporate IT gets to deal with the iPhone and similar data phones. |
How to Prevent a Coffee Shop Wi-Fi Attack |
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| http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/biztools/article.php/3763876 |
| From the article: "The world just got a bit riskier for us “road warriors.” You see, there’s this perfect storm of risks lined up to make our lives a little more dangerous. Here’s why, and here’s what we can do to fight back." |
Danger lurks out there! |
'Free Wi-Fi' May Not Be What It Seems |
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| http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/webmaster/article.php/3752836 |
| From the article: "I had no idea free Wi-Fi was so ubiquitous — problem is, it's not. On closer inspection I realized that in each case the network purporting to be offering free Wi-Fi wasn't an infrastructure mode network, but rather was one running in ad-hoc mode, which meant that in all likelihood it was there to lure unsuspecting users into connecting to it for some nefarious purpose." |
Careful! If it is too good to be true, it probably is. |
Secure your cell phone |
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| http://help.cnet.com/ipod/9602-12576_39-0.html?messageID=2505244 |
| From the article: "You can take steps to ensure your data is safe in the event your mobile falls into nefarious hands. " |
Good points about what to do when your mobile phone gets lost/stolen.
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Got Wireless Connection Issues? |
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| http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/testdrive/article.php/3745461 |
| From the article: "Interference is a frequent cause of connection problems with Wi-Fi networks. When other devices in the vicinity emit signals within the same 2.4 GHz band used by your 802.11b/g Wi-Fi equipment, the result is often poor performance, tenuous link quality or the inability to establish a connection at all." |
All kinds of household and office devices can emit electronic signals that can wreak havoc with your WiFi network.
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GrandCentral: The New Way to Use Your Phones |
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From the article: "Screen Callers
Know who's calling and screen unknown callers
ListenInTM
Hear why someone is calling before taking the call
Call Record
Record calls on the fly and access recordings online
Block Callers
Unwanted callers won't be able to reach you anymore
Notifications
Receive voicemail notifications via email or SMS
Mobile Access
Visual voicemail for your mobile phone"
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Google acquires Grand Central, looking to standarized phone software across dozens of types of hardware. And sell ads.!
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Ask the Wi-Fi Guru
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| http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/webmaster/article.php/3771656 |
| From the article: " Not so long ago, people owned one wireless router and they were happy to have it. But one wireless router only goes so far—literally. And that's the problem. In many cases, an effective way to increase your wireless range in home or office is to add another router. They're cheap now. It's nothing to be ashamed of. There is more than one way to do it, as you'll see in this month's column. " |
Wireless tricks and features.
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