WLAN product blitz shows 802.11n getting more affordable, useable

WLANA slew of new WLAN hardware and software suggests that 802.11n high-throughput WLANs are fast becoming more affordable and manageable across all industry segments.

Enterasys debuted its first 802.11n access point and a new high-end WLAN controller for large-scale deployments, while D-Link has a new $180 11n AP aimed at small and midsize businesses. Meraki introduced its first 11n product for municipal and multi-tenant Wi-Fi hot zones.

On the software side, Motorola’s AirDefense unit has added a WLAN troubleshooting application to its flagship wireless intrusion prevention suite, and radio frequency (RF) monitoring and configuration management to its WLAN controller software. Rival AirMagnet has created a version of its RF analysis and site survey applications and introduced a simplified troubleshooting tool, both aimed at improving WLAN performance and management for SMB customers.

Please read the full article on NetworkWorld.com

Multiple Vulnerabilities in Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers

Cisco WiMAXMultiple vulnerabilities exist in the Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs), Cisco Catalyst 6500 Wireless Services Modules (WiSMs), and Cisco Catalyst 3750 Integrated Wireless LAN Controllers. This security advisory outlines details of the following vulnerabilities:

* Denial of Service Vulnerabilities (total of three)
* Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

These vulnerabilities are independent of each other.

Cisco has released free software updates that address these vulnerabilities.

There are no workarounds available for these vulnerabilities.

Please read more about this on cisco.com…