A Comprehensive Study of Wi-Fi Security - Challenges and solutions
Smita Parte, Smriti Pandya · 2012
2 Abstract:-A wireless local area Network (LAN) is being widely recognized as a viable cost effective general purpose solution in providing high speed real time access to information. With a WLAN, users can gain access to shared information without being bound to fixed plug-in-point. WLAN transmit and receive data over the Air (OTA) and thus collectively combine data connectivity with ease of mobility. It is a radio frequency data communication. WLAN provides wireless access to multi location enterprises, small and medium enterprises. It can replace wired LAN or simply be used as extension of wired infrastructure so WLAN continue to gain market momentum. Besides all these advantages WLAN are also facing major problems of security. So security is the aspect where most of the researchers are working. In this we are discussing major security challenges, issues, attacks and solutions to those problems and objectives of this study. Added to the convenience and cost advantages over traditional wired network some of the benefits include scalability, mobility, simplicity, reduced cost and installation speed. Therefore it is necessary to provide the security of WLAN equals to wired LAN