802.11 Wireless Networks: The Definitive GuideAs we all know by now, wireless networks offer many advantages over fixed (or wired) networks. Foremost on that list is mobility, since going wireless frees you from the tether of an Ethernet cable at a desk. But that's just the tip of the cable-free iceberg. Wireless networks are also more flexible, faster and easier for you to use, and more affordable to deploy and maintain. The de facto standard for wireless networking is the 802.11 protocol, which includes Wi-Fi (the wireless standard known as 802.11b) and its faster cousin, 802.11g. With easy-to-install 802.11 network hardware available everywhere you turn, the choice seems simple, and many people dive into wireless computing with less thought and planning than they'd give to a wired network. But it's wise to be familiar with both the capabilities and risks associated with the 802.11 protocols. And 802.11 Wireless Networks: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition is the perfect place to start. This updated edition covers everything you'll ever need to know about wireless technology. Designed with the system administrator or serious home user in mind, it's a no-nonsense guide for setting up 802.11 on Windows and Linux. Among the wide range of topics covered are discussions on:
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... xsupplicant is one of the leading implementations of 802.1X for Linux . Requirements Before even considering working with xsupplicant , the most important task is to ensure that 802.11 is already working ! Many " wireless " problems are ...
... xsupplicant can be configured to run a command after authentication completes , or that can be left to the configuration scripts on the operating system . ### GLOBAL SECTION logfile = /var/log/xsupplicant.log network list = all default ...
... xsupplicant depends on the system to perform the association . The initial configura- tion should also configure the card to use encrypted frames ... xsupplicant has read the configuration file 802.1X on Linux with xsupplicant | 411.
Contents
Introduction to Wireless Networking | 1 |
Overview of 802 11 Networks | 12 |
Mobility Support | 28 |
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