Securing your wireless LAN electronically and physically

In years past, a WLAN designer was constrained to use the AP manufacturer's antenna-and for 802.11a WLANs, which operate in the 5-GHz band, only APs with nondetachable antennas could be used. In July 2004, however, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) changed some of its rules regarding...

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Published in:Cabling installation & maintenance 2005-05, Vol.13 (5), p.32
Main Author: Thompson, Scott D
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Antennas
Designers
Electrical codes
Network security
Protocol
Radios
Vandalism
Wireless networks
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Summary:In years past, a WLAN designer was constrained to use the AP manufacturer's antenna-and for 802.11a WLANs, which operate in the 5-GHz band, only APs with nondetachable antennas could be used. In July 2004, however, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) changed some of its rules regarding the use of external antennas with APs, giving WLAN installers more flexibility in network design for RF coverage.
ISSN:1073-3108