Remote Access Point/IDS

Access points are a modern day commodity that are widely accepted and used. Manybusinesses use Access points to allow their customers to connect wirelessly to the internet while other businesses may use them to allow employees access to resources that may be inaccessible for a variety of reasons. While Access points have come a long way and many people are eager to deploy them, not a lot has been done to upgrade the security of these devices which can leave large gaping holes in an otherwise secure environment. This paper will show readers how they can use open source technologies to monitor and secure their wireless networks without spending thousands of dollars or significantly altering their network.