Security protocols using 802.11b and 802.11g

When using 802.11b instead of 802.11g, is there a security constraint
to consider, that is will all advanced protocols (WAP, 802.1x,
802.11i) work as well ?

From what I understand, it should not make a difference. I could
implement any security protocol on a 802.11b network.

Thanks.

Paul

> When using 802.11b instead of 802.11g, is there a security
constraint
> to consider, that is will all advanced protocols (WAP, 802.1x,
> 802.11i) work as well ?
>
> From what I understand, it should not make a difference. I could
> implement any security protocol on a 802.11b network.
>
> Thanks.

If the firmware on the AP supports it and the driver for the wireless
adapter
supports it and the platform (windows etc.) supports it i.e. (802.1x)
then you should be good to go. Windows XP sp2 is OK, WinXP SP1
requires a hotfix update, legacy windows 2000, 98 etc may require
a 3rd party upgrade to support WPA.

>
> Paul

I think the only issue would be that not all older 802.11b devices support
WPA. In addition, older devices are highly unlikely to support WPA2, which
requires AES encryption.

-Yves

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> When using 802.11b instead of 802.11g, is there a security constraint
> to consider, that is will all advanced protocols (WAP, 802.1x,
> 802.11i) work as well ?
>
> From what I understand, it should not make a difference. I could
> implement any security protocol on a 802.11b network.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Paul