Madan Mohan Malaviya Univ.

of Technology, Gorakhpur

Wireless LAN Technology

HIMANSHU KUSHWAHA
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Madan Mohan Malviya University of Technology,
Gorakhpur (UP State Govt. University)

Email: 2020041072@mmmut.ac.in

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CONTENTS
• INTRODUCTION
• Wireless LAN Components
• CONCERNS IN WIRELESS LAN
• RISKS
• SECURITY OPTIONS
• MERITS
• DEMERITS
• Conclusion
• References

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INTRODUCTION

 With Wireless Networking, no cables or

wires are needed to network your
computers and share your Internet
connection.

 WLANS offer a quick and effective

extension of a wired network or standard
LAN.

 With a simple access point attached to

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Wireless LAN Components

ACCESSPOINT
BRIDGE
NIC
ANTENNA
AAA SERVER
NMS SERVER

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LAN Connection:

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CONCERNS IN
WIRELESS LAN
 Anyone within the geographical network range of an open,
unencrypted wireless network can 'sniff' or record the traffic,
gain unauthorized access to internal network resources as
well as to the internet.

 If router security is not activated or if the owner deactivates

it for convenience, it creates a free hotspot.

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RISKS
INTERNAL RISKS:
 Rogue WLANS
 Insecure WLANS
 WLAN Policy violation

EXTERNAL RISK:
 Network Eavesdropping
 Theft of WLAN credentials

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RISKS
KNOWN RISK:
 Insertion attacks.
 Interception & unauthorized monitoring.
 Jamming.
 Client to client attacks.
 Brute force attacks.▸
 Encryption attacks.
 Misconfigurations

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SECURITY OPTIONS
 For closed networks (home users and
organization)configure access restrictions in
the access points.
 For commercial providers it should be isolated
wireless network.
 End to end encryption.

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ADVANTAGES
 It is easier to add or move workstations.
 It is easier to provide connectivity in areas where it
is difficult to lay cable.
 Installation is fast and easy, and it can eliminate the
need to pull cable through walls and ceilings.
 Access to the network can be from anywhere within
range of an access point.
 Portable or semi permanent buildings can be
connected using a WLAN.

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DISADVANTAGE
 As the number of computers using the network increases, the data
transfer rate to each computer will decrease accordingly.
 As standards change, it may be necessary to replace wireless cards
and/or access points.
 Lower wireless bandwidth means some applications such as video
streaming will be more effective on a wired LAN.
 Security is more difficult to guarantee and requires configuration.
 Devices will only operate at a limited distance from an access point.

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Conclusion

 Like most advances, wireless LANs poses both opportunities and risks.
 The technology can represent a powerful complement to an
organization's networking capabilities, enabling increased employee
productivity and reducing IT costs.

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References

1. J. M. Kahn, R. H. Katz, K. S. J. Pister: Next Century Challenges: Mobile

Networking for "Smart Dust"
2. An Introduction to Micro electro mechanical System Engineering: Nadim
Maluf, Kirt William
3. B.A. Warneke, M.D. Scott, B.S. Leibowitz: Distributed Wireless Sensor
Network

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Thank
THANK YOU You

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