Connecting devices like medical instruments, weigh scales, printers, sensors, and other embedded devices to wireless networks allows the user to gain unprecedented freedom and mobility without the need for cumbersome cabling. Traditionally, many of these devices have been confined to a certain area, and the applications have been prone to human error when used by someone to manually collect information and then transfer it to a computer.

Now that wireless networks are becoming ubiquitous, businesses are looking to connect all types of devices to the wireless network. Unfortunately, this capability is also susceptible to unauthorized users who can intercept data from outside of a building or area. That is because wireless networks use radio waves and radio waves can “leak” at distances up to 300 feet or even more. Therefore, everything on a network, including passwords, financial records, customer databases, and email, can theoretically be monitored and stolen by anyone with a laptop computer and wireless capabilities. As a result, businesses need additional levels of security on all devices on a wireless network over and above normal password protection, firewalls, and virus detections.

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