SonicWALL SonicPoint is a business class wireless n access point with enterprise class features including wireless firewall, WIDS (Wireless Intrusion Detection Services), SSL VPN, WGS and secure layer3 wireless roaming.
Implementing the security becomes the last thing to consider by mostly users or even by administrator when they build a wireless network. On the other hand the wireless signal is prone to the eavesdropping by un-authorized users within the network coverage. The wireless signal can be picked up easily without getting physical connection to the network as far as 1200 ft or longer by using the hi-gain directional antenna. It is therefore the, in small to medium or even enterprise businesses the requirement of performing the risk security assessment in deploying wireless network infrastructure is very essential.
In each of the entry point of the internet a firewall is typically be installed. All the traffic that flows from the internet to the private network must be controlled by a firewall. A firewall is not just controlling the traffic, but all the traffic are authenticated, filtered, and logged based on the security set.
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Deploying wireless network in businesses generally use wireless access point devices that are connected to the corporate wired network in order to extend the network wirelessly. Deploying wireless access point in businesses requires a more thorough risk assessment to assure that there is no security holes that can be used by the un-authorized users to hack the system. This is reasonable since the wireless signal is easy to intercept without physical connection to the network.
Traditionally a standard wireless access point supports the strongest wireless security encryption Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2). This type of authentication is very strong, but when all the traffic are successfully authenticated, all the traffic will flow through the corporate network no matter they contains false positive packets including the malware, the viruses, or any other Trojan horse.
For business or corporate networks that require a well managed security protection against any threats attempt, all the traffic both in wired and wireless network must be protected by a strong security system. When you treat all the traffic from the internet must flow through a firewall, you should also treat the wireless traffic in the same manner. All the wireless traffic must be firewalled and controlled via such kind of intrusion detection system to detect any false positive packets. You should implement business class wireless access point that supports the firewall and IDS, you can consider the SonicWALL SonicPoint-N.
What this Product Does
SonicWALL SonicPoint-N Access Point Devices is business class wireless N access point which is ideal solution for businesses that require a strong security protection for wireless connection to the corporate network. The AP is powered by wireless 802.11n standards and supports simultaneous dual band to allow you connect both types of wireless devices with mix operating bands (2.4GHz and 5GHz band). It includes the smart antenna MIMO technology to enhance the throughput and reliability. The APs support 40 MHz channel bonding and packet aggregation to support physical data rates of up to 300 Mbps
Business Class Security Features
SonicWALL SonicPoint-N supports business class features including WPA/WPA2, SSL VPN, Wireless Intrusion Detection Services (WIDS), wireless firewalling, secure Layer 3 wireless roaming, and integrated Wireless Guest Services (WGS). All the traffic to the network is firewalled and scan for false positive packets by means of Wireless Intrusion Detection Services (WIDS). This way you can treat all the wireless traffic are firewalled and scanned deep into the packets just like you treat t he inbound internet traffic through the firewall.
Not just that, for providing wireless access to the guests you can creates secure Guest network, a separate security boundary for your guests with limited access right. SonicWALL SonicPoint-N supports the Wireless Guest Services (WGS) to allow you create Guest network.
Like the virtual LANs in wired network, the SonicWALL SonicPoint-N supports up to 8 SSIDs to allow you create wireless segmentations to meet your business security needs. Users can roam from one SonicPoint to another SonicPoint while maintaining secure access to your complete wireless networks.
Flexible Deployment
Installing the SonicWALL SonicPoint is easy and flexible. You can install the devices in areas where power outlets are not available yet such as in ceilings. This is due to the device supports the Power over Ethernet (POE). You just need to run a network cable from your Switch (with POE-enabled) to the AP device.
SonicWALL SonicPoint is a business class wireless n access point with enterprise class features including wireless firewall, WIDS (Wireless Intrusion Detection Services), SSL VPN, WGS and secure layer3 wireless roaming.
See also:
- TZ-100 SonicWALL network security appliance
- Juniper IDP network security appliances
- Computer network internet security – best practices
- Local area network topology – basic understanding
- RV082 Cisco dual wan router
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