While a wireless LAN can be installed by simply plugging an access point into an Ethernet port, an enterprise wireless LAN deployment requires a more thought-out plan that incorporates advanced security and management technologies.

This paper outlines the specific elements of wireless LAN security (perimeter control, access control, date protection, and monitoring) and WLAN management (configuration, fault diagnostics, network usage, and policy enforcement). Reader will gain a keen understanding of how to effectively lockdown a wireless LAN and manage it for peak performance.