Fighting Rogue Access Points At linux.conf.au 80
An anonymous reader writes "Last week's linux.conf.au saw the return of the rogue access points. These are Wi-Fi access points which bear the same SSID as official conference hotspots. Often it might be a simple mistake, but sometimes it's more nefarious. To combat the attacks this year, conference organisers installed a Linux-based Wi-Fi 'intrusion prevention and detection system' supplied by sponsor Xirrius." At most conferences I've been to, I'd be grateful just to be able to get on any access point.
Cisco (Score:3, Informative)
At a recent event, we utilized Cisco's Wireless Access Controller. We are an all-Cisco house, so it was an easy choice.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6302/Products_Sub_Category_Home.html [cisco.com]
Re:Cisco (Score:5, Informative)
I've always got an access point on me (Score:5, Informative)
android phone + cyanogenmod + grandfathered verizon unlimited data plan = "it may not be perfect, but it gets the job done and it is still way better than the dialup connection I used back in the day."
unless I'm in some building shielded with sandwiched lead sheets or something. in which case, hell, screw it, time to read an ebook.
Or... (Score:4, Informative)
Re:Cisco (Score:2, Informative)