Re: Linksys wireless router use in SBS 2003 network

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Thanks James and Merv,

I have setup wireless access on another clients SBS network the right way.
But this client is insistant on 1. using the routers without proper setup
(Configured for AP) 2. Allowing staff to use ther personal laptops for
instaed of using the dektop PC's assigned to them.

When I asked about the laptops he stated that he wanted to make their life
easier for them. So be it! I am going back onsite on Monday to try to
comprimise with him by strongly suggesting that the wireless segment be
setup IAW current published standards.
"Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" <mwport@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi Frank,

(What James said). I think consumer routers (or WAPs) for guest access
can be OK if set up properly. No, they may not have all the firewall
features and logging capabilities of a more expensive "commercial" router,
but they can offer good value at a cheap price. It really depends on the
individual client's security needs and risk tolerance.

Owen Williams created a very good document to explain how to set up secure
wireless access for SBS:

Configuring Secure Wireless Network Access with Microsoft® Windows® Small
Business Server 2003
http://home.comcast.net/~clearviewtc/

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Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
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"Frank" <ffarero@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi all,

A client insists on using linksys wireless routers to extend the network
for wireless guests and employees and employees using their own personal
laptops.

I am creating a Accepatble Use Policy for them prohibting this. Can
someone give some good points on why a consumer grade router and personal
laptops should not be used in a SBS network? ssecurity vulnerabilities,
etc,etc

Thanks,

Frank





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