The subject of wireless cards and chipsets is important. Although in many cases the chipset on the card and the wireless card itself may not matter, some tools require the presence of certain chipsets in order to function. Items to consider include: Operating system in use. Application in use. Whether packet injection is required (Windows … Read more
Something else you should be aware of when talking about wireless networks is the type of antenna in use. If you are working with consumer-grade access points, this typically is not a big concern as the antenna is built in or provided with these products. However, when working with enterprise and commercial-grade access points you … Read more
TA B L E – Common wireless terms
Not all wireless standards are the same, and you should become familiar with the differences and similarities of each. TA B L E Wireless standards So why all the different letters in the 802.11 family? Well, the short answer is that the additional letters correspond to the working groups that came up with the modifications … Read more
The Wireless LAN or WLAN is becoming a popular way to connect devices such as computers these days. In offices and homes, WLAN has become an alternative way of communication compared to wired LAN. The convenience to connect different devices is both cost effective and easily maintainable. The Wikipedia says: “Wireless LANs have become popular … Read more