hardware security question

Other than encryption of the the packets what else can be done on the
*hardware* side to increase security between client antenna and two
computers,one desktop and other a laptop? I guess I don't fully
understand the difference between all this wifi equipment I see
advertised. I may not be able to answer right away, due to problems with
this newserver.

On Mon, 16 Jan 2006 18:58:22 -0800, in alt.internet.wireless , Tomcat
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>Other than encryption of the the packets what else can be done on the
>*hardware* side to increase security between client antenna and two
>computers,one desktop and other a laptop?

Nothing, as far as I'm aware. The 802.11 protocols define a set of
encryption methods,, mostly s/w implemented (though typically you need
at least firmware support for the method), and thats what you get.

Current thinking is that you should use WPA if at all possible.

Mark McIntyre
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> Other than encryption of the the packets what else can be done on the
> *hardware* side to increase security between client antenna and two
> computers,one desktop and other a laptop? I guess I don't fully

Well on the hardware side, leaving packets alone, use the most
directional antennas you can use and turn the power down to the minimum
to make it work.

David.