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Wireless Network Security: 802.11, Bluetooth and Handheld Devices

Overview This paper provides an overview of wireless networking technologies and wireless handheld devices most commonly used in an office environment and by a mobile workforce today. This paper seeks to assist organizations in reducing the risks associated with 802.11 wireless LANs and Bluetooth wireless networks and for ensuring security when using handheld devices.

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Publisher	National Institute of Standards and Technology	File Format	PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5
Date Published	July 2002	Downloads	10
Format	White Papers
Topics	Wi-Fi (802.11), Wireless LAN, Network Security

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