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China Releases Own WLAN Security Standard

Posted by timothy on from the more-than-nomenclature dept.

Lownewulf writes "This NetworkWorldFusion article describes the release of the GB15629.11-2003 wireless networking standard in China, a wireless standard similar to 802.11, but with better security. The IEEE is worried that this may lead to the need to support two different standards in wireless networking hardware." ziggyboy adds a link to CNET's article, noting that "all wireless devices sold in China are required to comply to this standard from December 1."

2 of 248 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Standard by SilentSage · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Why is it a better standard? I have yet to read or see anything telling me why it is a better standard. What I have read tells me that they do not have good encryption(no AES)in the standard China is proposing. What do they propose to replace AES with? Someone tell me why this is a bbetter standard please.

  2. AYBABTU by galtsavenger · · Score: 0, Redundant

    All your (wireless) bases are belong to us.

    Sorry, couldn't resist.