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Secure your Wireless Network

Wireless networks are ubiquitous. The hardware is (mostly) inexpensive, and it is easy to set up and use.

It is also relatively easy to secure, but few people actually take the steps required to secure their wireless network. Or, if they do, they use methods that may still leave them vulnerable.

There are 3 main security standards in use today for securing a wireless network:

WEP - (Wired Equivalent Privacy) This was the first method available for securing a wireless network. It is also by far the most widely used. Unfortunately, it can be easily cracked by a readily-available hacker tool which anyone (who knows where to look) can download from the Internet.

WPA - (Wireless Protected Access) WPA was a significant step forward in securing a wireless network. However, it took a while for the hardware to catch up with support for WPA. Some older wireless gear does not support WPA, however, most hardware released within the last couple years will support it, though some will need newer driver/firmware.

WPA2 - (Wireless Protected Access version 2) WPA2 represents an even bigger leap forward in security, even over WPA. However, even some "current" hardware still does not support it, since it is a recent development.

Advantro has deployed numerous wireless networks for its clients, and all of them employ either WPA or WPA2.

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		Welcome to Our Web Site Welcome to the Advantro Web site. We are excited to offer this site as a tool for both existing and prospective clients. We hope this site proves to be an effective, efficient and timely medium to communicate with you.		Secure your Wireless Network Wireless networks are ubiquitous. The hardware is (mostly) inexpensive, and it is easy to set up and use. It is also relatively easy to secure, but few people actually take the steps required to secure their wireless network. Or, if they do, they use methods that may still leave them vulnerable. There are 3 main security standards in use today for securing a wireless network: WEP - (Wired Equivalent Privacy) This was the first method available for securing a wireless network. It is also by far the most widely used. Unfortunately, it can be easily cracked by a readily-available hacker tool which anyone (who knows where to look) can download from the Internet. WPA - (Wireless Protected Access) WPA was a significant step forward in securing a wireless network. However, it took a while for the hardware to catch up with support for WPA. Some older wireless gear does not support WPA, however, most hardware released within the last couple years will support it, though some will need newer driver/firmware. WPA2 - (Wireless Protected Access version 2) WPA2 represents an even bigger leap forward in security, even over WPA. However, even some "current" hardware still does not support it, since it is a recent development. Advantro has deployed numerous wireless networks for its clients, and all of them employ either WPA or WPA2.