SECURITY PROBLEMS IN WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORKS WITH THE SUGGESTED POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

摘要

A wireless LAN is one of the best ways to improve data connectivity in an existing building without the expense of installing a structured cabling scheme to every desk. Problems with the physical aspects of wired LAN connections (locating live data outlets, loose patch cords, broken connectors, etc.) generate a significant volume of helpdesk calls. Use of WLAN can effectively reduce these problems. Only obstacle for the advancement of WLAN is the problem of security flaws. This paper presents the basic techniques used in WLAN and analyzes the security features of it. This analysis brings few solutions to the security related problems of the WLANs.