LEAPing Over Wireless LANs

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By Jim Geier Mutual authentication is a critical component of any network, especially a wireless LAN. The user should authenticate with the network, and the edge device, such as an access point or wireless router, should also authenticate with the user. This establishes trust among everyone and avoids the perils of man-in-the-middle attacks. The original 802.11 standard, however, doesn't specify a robust form of authentication. As a result, the designer of a wireless LAN must consider...n

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