Wireless Computer Networking
Wireless networking has seen great technological advances over the past several years. Wireless solutions utilizing radio frequency technology range from 2 to 11 Mbps, and can be as fast as 155 Mbps point to point. When dealing with buildings within a few miles of each other, wireless is often a more viable solution than T1s or other dedicated lines. It provides a faster transport and avoids monthly costs from your telephone company.

Wireless Network Evaluation

Whether you need enhancements to an existing wireless network, require a complete network overhaul, or are starting from scratch, our wireless engineers will provide a complete evaluation of your current network environment and make recommendations for the design and implementation of high-performance, reliable systems.

Our Wireless Network Evaluation includes:

WLAN device discovery
Access point physical inspections
Verification and documentation of firmware
Verification and documentation of hardware configurations
RF coverage assessment
RF perimeter coverage assessment
RF interference profile
Throughput performance benchmarking
Security analysis
Document current status and recommendations for improvement

SECURITY ANALYSIS

The greatest problem with 802.11 security is that it is usually NOT implemented. Our wireless professionals can assess your current solution and recommend and install security features based on your requirements.

Wireless LAN security has come of age with the wealth of hardware and software products that have recently emerged on the market to address this challenging need. A good WLAN security audit should include checks in all of these key areas.

A good security solution starts with good network security policies. Mandates of strong passwords on all network resources, especially Access Points/Switches/Routers (wired and wireless) and all servers are essential to good security. Our wireless technicians can audit your WLAN resources to be sure your passwords cannot easily be determined.

Have you thought about rogue AP’s? Do you think you don’t have any? Think again. A rogue AP on your backbone, inside any wireless gateway/firewall, can be a major problem as it will completely bypass all other access control. A carefully configured rogue may not be easily detected. You may have a rogue AP, even if you don’t (officially) have a WLAN. With the proliferation of cheap home networking components, employees can deploy their own WLANs without notice or approval.

Coupled with your organization’s strong security policies and extensive user education, we can help you with the challenge of selecting and implementing a security strategy at several layers of the OSI networking model.

Our wireless professionals can help you determine the right security platform for your WLAN needs.