1. What are the most common WLAN problems you face, either in the design or operation of your network, for which WLAN analysis tools might be helpful?
- Rogue APs- but are only of concern if executive policy forbids them and is enforceable (hot and cold here at SU) - Design/budgetary planning- people want to know what it will cost to do a building without a valid/realistic survey - User education- some things just aren't suited for wireless/doing things over wireless with no security 2. Which specific available tools -- commercial or otherwise -- are most helpful in allowing you to do your job? - Ekahau works nicely for planning - AirMAgnet wonderful all-around tool - Wild Packets AiroPeek- nice decodes - Net stumbler/WiFiFoFum, other freebies- they are free - Noppix Auditor suite- free, host of Linux-based powerful wireless tools Lee Lee H. Badman Network Engineer CWSP, CWNA (CWNP011288) Computing and Media Services (NSS) 250 Machinery Hall Syracuse University Syracuse, NY 13244 (315) 443-3003 Voice (315) 443-1621 Fax ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/.
