Analysis of Current Wireless Network Security

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Author(s)

Gu Jiantao 1,* Fu Jinghong 1 Wu Tao 2

1. College of Science Hebei United University Tangshan, China

2. Modern Technology and Education Center Hebei United University Tangshan, China

* Corresponding author.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5815/ijeme.2012.10.06

Received: 20 Jul. 2012 / Revised: 24 Aug. 2012 / Accepted: 27 Sep. 2012 / Published: 29 Oct. 2012

Index Terms

Wireless Network, WLAN, Network security

Abstract

Wireless technologies bring great convenience, but they also introduce many new risks and vulnerabilities. Based on explaining the most famous Wireless LAN standard, the 802.11 network security threats and preventive measures are given.

Cite This Paper

Gu Jiantao,Fu Jinghong,Wu Tao,"Analysis of Current Wireless Network Security", IJEME, vol.2, no.10, pp.34-38, 2012. DOI: 10.5815/ijeme.2012.10.06

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