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WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card User’s Guide 6-1
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WaveLAN Security Options
Introduction 6
Wireless network systems that comply to the IEEE 802.11
standard for wireless LANs, allow computing devices to attempt to
establish a wireless (radio) connection to the network, as easy as
possible.
Such a wireless connection however, only refers to a “physical”
connection to the LAN, similar to a cable that is pulled between an
Ethernet station and a hub, or patch panel.
The “physical” connection will not provide access to networking
data or services, which would typically require a station to:
■ Have the appropriate network operating system software
installed.
■ Log on to the network, using a login name and password.
Besides standard security measures as supported by most of
today’s network operating systems, the WaveLAN IEEE 802.11
system allows you to implement a number of additional security
options, that can help to prevent unauthorized access to your
network, and network data.