Security
The following documents are listed under the category of Security.
Knowledge Center Articles
FAQ
- Does WPA2 have session keys?
- What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup?
- Why is Wi-Fi Protected Setup needed?
- How does Wi-Fi Protected Setup work?
- Is Wi-Fi Protected Setup available in non-PC devices?
- Do all devices in a network have to be Wi-Fi CERTIFIED for Wi-Fi Protected Setup to work together?
- Does Wi-Fi Protected Setup correspond to an IEEE standard?
- Do all Wi-Fi CERTIFIED products include Wi-Fi Protected Setup?
- Are Wi-Fi Protected Setup products more secure than other products that have WPA security enabled?
- My equipment doesn’t have Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Is it secure?
- Is Wi-Fi Protected Setup supported in Microsoft Windows Vista™?
- Does Windows 7 support WPS?
- Does Wi-Fi Protected Setup support 802.11a, b, g and n?
- How can I learn more about Wi-Fi Protected Setup?
- Why does Wi-Fi Protected Setup support various ways to configure the network security?
- What protection measures should I take for my Wi-Fi network?
- What does “security” mean in the context of Wi-Fi?
- What security measures should I take when working away from my home?
- How do I protect my home or small office Wi-Fi network?
- Why is a high quality passphrase so important?
- How difficult is it to implement the recommended security measures for my network?
- What issues might I run into when setting up security protections for my existing network?
- How would I know if my network was compromised?
- Please explain the various security standards & algorithms.
- I’ve read about problems with the security of the TKIP encryption algorithm (and by extension WPA certification which uses TKIP). Why is this coming up now?
- I have WEP equipment in my network and am not able to replace it. What should I do to protect myself?
- I have equipment certified for WPA in my network and am not able to replace it. What should I do to protect myself?
- How can I stay up-to-date on security relating to Wi-Fi?
- What is an “Evil Twin”?
- Who is affected?
- How likely is this type of attack?
- How can Wi-Fi users protect themselves from Evil Twin threats?
- What are Protected Management Frames?