wireless network

Related to wireless network: Wireless sensor network

wireless network

A system by which a computer, cell phone, or other device can access the Internet without being plugged into a router. I can't connect to the Internet on my laptop—why isn't the wireless network working? What's the password for the wireless network?
See also: network, wireless
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References in periodicals archive
Even if the wireless network security is compromised, the hacker is not able to view the content of the traffic/packet in transit.
BEWARE OF UNKNOWN SECURITY THREATS
In this advance, quality wireless networks with high capacity, fast speed and stable connectivity are indispensable to support the evolution of smart cities.
Comba Telecom Constructs Seamless Wireless Coverage for the Extension of Bangkok Metro's Blue Line
Wireless Network Security: Market Size And Forecast By Solution
International Wireless Network Security (Security Operations, Consulting, Managed Security Services) Market-Forecasts to 2019
If you want your wireless network to be more secure, go with WPA2.
Play IT safe
Meru's solution represents an innovative approach to wireless networking that utilizes virtualization technology to create an intelligent and self-monitoring wireless network, and enables enterprises to migrate their business-critical applications from wired networks to wireless networks, and become all-wireless enterprises.
MERU OBSERVES 3RD ANNIVERSARY OF DELIVERING WIRELESS LAN
Featuring an innovative and patented wireless testing technology (US Patent 7,577,424), the Motorola AirDefense Wireless Vulnerability Assessment solution enables security managers to validate the protection of their sensitive systems from users of the wireless network and would-be intruders.
Motorola Introduces Innovative Wireless LAN Security Solution for Remote Wireless Security Testing
The range of signal in this wireless network was about half of kilometer.
An experimental performance evaluation of the wireless network for mobile users/Eksperimentinis mobiliesiems vartotojams skirtu bevieliu tinklu efektyvumo ivertinimas
"As more of our customers have their workforces become mobile, we need a way to provide LAN-equivalent security and performance access in a wireless network without significant implementation and management overhead," said Wayne Boshier, technical director of Issus Middle East, SonicWall's Silver partner.
SonicWall unveils high-speed wireless
"The Telex Legacy system is essential in a wireless network system," Gubser said.
Open communication: coaching headset systems are getting the message across loud and clear
In addition, a wireless network cannot really function as a switch--every machine on the network (and any device in radio range) can see every transmission.
Security issues when using outside networks
NEC's Mobile WLAN is a self-contained, high-bandwidth wireless network that uses the latest in wireless and satellite technologies to enable collaboration within remote teams and provide complete remote access to information housed on a college or university network.
NEC's Mobile WLAN gives new meaning to learning without boundaries
Because you don't have to run cables to every classroom, it's cheaper to deploy a wireless network than an old-fashioned wired network.
The hidden downside of wireless networking: Wi-Fi can cause big trouble--and you may not even know it. Here's how to keep the hackers at bay
ACUTA surveyed representatives of colleges and universities who attended the organization's quarterly seminars in January, which focused on wireless network issues and network management.
Wi-Fi growth
wide-open wireless network using Public IP open source software.
Two ways to set up wireless hotspots: comparing apples and oranges