Wireless:

A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a flexible data communications system implemented as an extension to, or as an alternative for, a wireless LAN. Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs transmit and receive data over the air, minimizing the need for wired connections. Thus, WLANs combine data connectivity with user mobility. There are complete product lines for every type of office-to-network segment, from central site to remote user, to a handheld on a forklift. Some offer strong access control and authentication, IPSec encryption, WEP, NAT, traffic shaping, network segmentation and attack containment, to provide security for Wireless networks. They are flexible and are becoming widely used.

“Many people are surprised to discover that the default security setting for wireless networks is often no security at all, leaving your network open to hostile hackers or to freeloaders who want to pirate your broadband connection. Unfortunately, no perfect security solution exists today.”  

From PCWorld.com

This is true, but a wireless network can still be highly useful in some locations. The “low-end” brands of wireless systems are easy to set up and use. They lack in distance and security. There are “industrial” manufacturers of wireless  equipment, like Wi-Lan,  capable of transmitting 56 kms and more, in all types of weather, and can be very secure. Cisco has the same type of products available. These are just a few of the types of “industrial” wireless products. Call us for more information.