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Wireless Works: Set up and Secure Windows Networks

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An effective wireless LAN (WLAN) yields flexibility, convenience, and cost savings for companies with mobile workers. This month, learn how to set up multiple APs and how to use a VPN for wireless security.


4 Steps to a Successful Upgrade

By Paula Sharick, 11/25/2002

Make sure you keep these factors in mind when you plan an upgrade to Win2K SP3.

What You Need to Know About IIS 6.0

By Paul Thurrott, 11/25/2002

Microsoft’s new Web server component adds better reliability, security, and manageability—but you’ll need a new server OS to run it.

Learning Through Discussion

By Jonathan Bischke, 11/25/2002

Discussion boards and forums offer informal learning opportunities for online users.

AP Selection

By Jeff Fellinge, 11/25/2002

Jeff Fellinge explains the factors to consider when choosing wireless LAN products.

Windows XP Program Compatibility

By Readers, 11/25/2002

Windows XP’s program compatibility lets you easily run applications that work only on other OSs.

What You Need to Know About Bluetooth

By Paul Thurrott, 11/25/2002

Bluetooth technology is popping up everywhere and will finally standardize the way wireless devices interconnect.

Navigating the Open-Source Debate

By Paul Thurrott, 11/25/2002

A bill before the Peruvian Congress that would mandate the use of open-source software by government institutions has sparked a movement that's spreading to the United States and ...

How can a company protect its data backups from attackers?

By Paul Robichaux, 11/25/2002

Learn some precautions to prevent intruders from accessing your data backups.

Your Mission: Delete from the AD Schema

By Robbie Allen, 11/25/2002

You've probably been led to believe that deleting classes and attributes from the AD schema is impossible. This article dispels the myth by showing you how to enable schema ...

Fix Windows Installer Registry References

By Sean Daily, 11/25/2002

Windows Installer–based setups might encounter some problems that signal you need to remove directory references from the system registry. Here's how.

Use a VPN for Wireless Security

By Douglas Toombs, 11/25/2002

By nature, wireless Access Points are a security problem. Learn how to use your AP's security capabilities in conjunction with Microsoft Routing and Remote Access Service to ...

How do I move users between IM servers?

By Paul Robichaux, 11/25/2002

Find out how to move users from one IM home server to another.

Control ACEs and ACLs with Subinacl

By Mark Minasi, 11/25/2002

Subinacl lets you change owners, change ACEs, test access, and back up and restore ACLs.

Exploring Technical Training Options

By Jonathan Bischke, 11/25/2002

With the wide array of training methods available, finding the one most suited to your or your employees' needs can be difficult. This overview explains some of your options.

Setting Up and Deploying Multiple APs

By Jeff Fellinge, 11/25/2002

Learn how to use multiple wireless access points to untether your employees.

Win2K SP3

By Paula Sharick, 11/25/2002

Find out about SP3's highlights and get some tips for planning an upgrade.

Letters to the Editor

By Editors, 11/25/2002

Readers share their comments about the Nltest Windows 2000 Support Tool, the difference between the Deny check box and Allow check box under NTFS permissions for IIS Web servers, ...

Troubleshoot RIS on Win2K AS

By Sean Daily, 11/25/2002

If you've installed Win2K AS and experience in-use problems with files, RIS might be the cause. Reinstalling RIS on your server will help.

Windows Program Startup Locations

By Michael Otey, 11/25/2002

Can't find an autostart program that you want to stop? Here's where to look.

Change the Windows Logon Screen

By Readers, 11/25/2002

Learn how to change the Win2K Pro logon screen to show your company logo rather than the Win2K logo.

Automatically Create a Folder-Specific Console Session

By Alex K. Angelopoulos, 11/25/2002

Use InitHere to automatically apply command-line customizations.

Bolster Your WLAN with Custom Antennae

By Jeff Fellinge, 11/25/2002

Learn about the benefits of deploying custom antennae for your wireless LAN.

Is WAP Dead?

By Steve Milroy, 11/25/2002

Although users are finding that WAP doesn't live up to their expectations, the wireless protocol isn't going away.

Intrusion Detection Software

By Roger A. Grimes, 11/25/2002

Learn more about the two most basic types of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDSs), and how you can protect your network from intruders.

What's Hot

By Carolyn Mader, 11/25/2002

Readers highlight exceptional products that help them do their jobs.

Choosing Basic vs. Dynamic Disk Storage for Windows Servers

By Jerry Cochran, 11/25/2002

Learn the differences between basic and dynamic disk storage and how your decision will affect your servers.


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