Re: WLAN DMZ Ideas

["R. DuFresne" <dufresne () sysinfo com>]

WAP is not a secure encryption boundry, so you need to add another layer
to protect all the wifi on the vlan prior to it getting to the wlan.

Thanks,

Ron DuFresne

On Tue, 12 Oct 2004 firewalladmin () bellsouth net wrote:

> Just wanted to thank everyone who answered with ideas. The main theme, based on the large campus-like environment, 
> was VLANs. The proposal I suggested then was to implement 3DES encryption and MAC filtering on the WLAN (which goes 
> without saying, of course). The AP's are then placed on a VLAN which is connected to the default VLAN through a Cisco 
> Router with a very restrictive access list. This is made simpler based on the proprietary ports used to talk with the 
> Management station, no standard http or netbios stuff needs to cross VLANs, which means that all the standard 
> exploitable ports will be closed. In addition, physical security is excellent. The "campus" is highly secured and 
> restricted with gates/security guards, the LAN equipment is further secured in restricted access buildings, rooms and 
> cabinets. In addition we are a "secured" area within a larger "secured" campus, which really helps limit the 
> eavesdropping on the WAPs. Anything else to consider? Thanks!
> Mark
>
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