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WiFi is a layer 1 and 2 networking protocol for wireless communication between devices. It is typically used in local networks for client access, but can also be used in point-to-point network links. WPA is used to encrypt traffic.

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WPA2 Enterprise - Validating Identity

I cannot get WPA2 enterprise to work on my network. I will give you an overview of the current setup. Windows Domain, using IAS and its own CA Linksys WAP200 Access Point I setup the AP to use WPA2-Enterprise Mixed using RADIUS I setup and…
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How serious is a problem is multi-homed networks?

Multi-homed is the term that I have heard for being connected to a LAN at the same time as being connected to the internet via something like a wireless connection. I have heard that this is so serious that certain large companies I have heard of…
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bridging real and virtual wireless network interfaces

I have 2 wireless interfaces, one real (eth1) and one virtual (vt0), running on top of the same physical wireless adapter. Both have separate IP address spaces. eth1 is connected to a laptop, and vt0 is connected to another system over p2p. I cannot…
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Dynamic DNS Updates with Wireless and Wired interfaces

We have offices full of Windows & Mac users who obtain IP addresses from a Windows DHCP server, which in turn updates Dynamic DNS entries. We are noticing major inconsistencies with the entries, and have found that the problem is occurring more…
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Pushing WiFi configuration through Active Directory

I'm trying to push wifi settings to client computers through Active Directory, something that will add a defaul SSID to connect to and a WPA password. The only thing I've heard of is a script by Aruba labs called wificfg_xp.exe on a couple of forums…
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Trouble with Russian pc's on my wifi

I've created a WiFi hotspot for the local community. The problem is, some Russian PCs (Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7) can't get an internet connection (We have a lot of bypassing Russian fishing vessels and cargo ships). The PCs obtain a…
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Many clients on a wireless AP for UDP broadcast packets

I asked this question on StackOverflow and was directed over here, so I'd appreciate any advice. I'm deploying a smartphone application as part of a live music performance that depends on receiving UDP broadcast packets from a wireless access point.…
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How do I go about Improving wireless security at the office (Radius? Certs?)

EDIT 1: Our environment is mixed, majority OSX with a few Windows and Linux boxes. More importantly, Android and Apple cellphones will also need wireless access on a regular basis. We have a redhat box available to run Freeradius on. All networking…
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Implementing an isolated guest WLAN via IPSec VPN on Windows

We are attempting to set up a guest WLAN network that is isolated from the rest of our network. This is proving difficult due to a couple of technical reasons. My first choice was to use a separate VLAN, on which our Firewall's handy WLAN port would…
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wifi routers and concurrent devices

We have a Linksys WRT54G WiFi router in our office which was working great when we had 5-6 folks. Now on peak days we have 10-15 people, each with a computer, smartphone, etc, and an ooma VOIP device. On average 1-2 times a day I need to go hard…
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How do mixed wireless clients (b/g/n) effect total throughput of an access point?

Say you are planning a network based around access points that support the full range of 802.11 protocols on 2.4Ghz(b/g/n). How will a mixed set of clients effect the total throughput possible through the access point? For example, say we have the…
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Connecting to a network printer through a wireless AP

I have a network printer connected to a cisco RV082. I also have another wireless router connected to the RV082 as an wireless access point. Accessing the internet through wireless were fine. I just get a problem that i can't print the document…
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Is it possible to determine WiFi type with a Linux / Mac command?

At the co-working space that I am in, there are a number of wireless access points around. However, there is one that only some of us are able to connect to. We suspect it is because the access point is running on a wireless network that one of the…
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Keeping WiFi connection after logout from Windows 7 session

I have a bunch of Windows 7 laptops connected to WiFi (WPA2 PSK). When the user logs-in, the connection is automatically created (the connection profile is saved). But when the user logs out, the connection is automatically closed. Is there any way…
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How can I enable domain authentication over wireless in Windows 7/2k8?

I've got several domain-member laptops which commonly roam to places where there aren't any network ports available. Occasionally, during these times, the laptop may be used by someone who has not logged into it previously - therefore, they cannot…
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