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IEEE Approves 802.11i
Dozix007 writes "IEEE has approved a
new wireless security protocol dubbed 802.11i, intended to finally
provide sufficient security for wireless connections that users don't
need to rely on alternate security layers. The new specification works
by using AES encryption
in the transceiver itself, encrypting data directly at the level just
above the actual radio pulses themselves. That makes it transparent for
applications sending data through the radio, so legacy programs running
on new 802.11i-compliant hardware will automatically get the benefits
of the new protocol without the need for modification."
Oh no another wireless radio wave flying through the air! Oh well maybe I can pic up the internet if i tune my radio just right!
What happened to 802.11h? Was it brushed under the rug by the NSA? The CIA? The Bush family?
Get out the tin foil hats boys, this is a big one.
I hope this means that everybody is respecting my patent for 802.11h--which is, of course, packet transmission by horsepack. We are also trying to teach dolphins... the squeaks are tough to error correct. :(
The i is for incryption! [groan]
Hey, if you don't think anyone makes that spelling mistake, check out this link!
More security and more awareness for security means that I won't be able to leach off my neighbor's wireless and in turn that means I will not be able to sit on the toilet with my PowerBook and in turn that means I will have to stretch Ethernet clear across into the bathroom and THAT can create a fire hazard.
Need I say more.
The next comment I write will be ready soon, but subscribers can beat the rush and see it early!
encription in EVERY protocol layer and then some encription in the software, that's runing trhu ssh... so i can safely read my mail that i protected with my birtday as the password.
...because once we get to 802.11l we're really going to be screwed and nevermind the marketing nightmares.
/."
Sample tech support eamil exchange
"I'm having problems with my 802.11l wireless router"
"Did you say 802.111?"
"No, 802.11l"
"That's what I said"
"No, you said 802.111, that's not due out til next month according to
"Sorry sir, so you have our 802.11/. router?"
"Look Lois, the two symbols of the Republican Party: an elephant, and a fat white guy who is threatened by change."
Consumer: So which router should I get
Best buy guy: You definately should get x, the letter is umm, a speed rating, like on car tires
Consumer: Will it work with my existing system
Best buy guy: Yes it works on the 802.11 standard
D6 63 0D 70 89 81 BB 8E 7B 7C 5F 5D 54 EA AB 73
That's a bold statement.
Hee hee.
RW
What the hell am I supposed to do at starbucks now If I can't sit around and sniff wirelessness??. Read the newspaper?!?!?!
Apple anounced it's own version, called i802.11
... wrote the RFC using IPv5.
Its clear. a/b/g are transmition protocols. /i and /x are security protocols /a can be faster than /b, but not necessarily faster than /g /a is usually compatable with /b stuff, /g stuff is usually compatable with /a and /b. something labeled as /a or /b will probably work with a /g at some negotiated speed
/i and /x, I do my own encryption, thank you very much
I could care less about
Ironic....I ignored his sig until you mentioned it. Now I'm checking out the site.
=)
encription in EVERY protocol layer and then some encription in the software, that's runing trhu ssh... so i can safely read my mail that i protected with my birtday as the password.
I'd say your spelling problems provide enough encryption at the user level.
"Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives" should be a convenience store, not a government agency.