FAQ Category: Wireless Networking Solutions

How Can I Protect My Company Against Rogue Access Points?

It is important to check your Wi-Fi network frequently to see if any unapproved access points have been added to the system.  Companies should keep a list of approved access points in a managed access point list, and should check if they are connected to the secure network. If necessary, Storcom can help add wireless […]

Why is a Rogue Access Point On My Company’s Wi-Fi Network?

In this day and age, network security should be of the utmost importance. This is why rogue access points should be identified and dealt with accordingly. A rogue access point is a wireless access point that has been added and installed on a secure network without the network administrator’s explicit consent. A well-meaning employee very […]

What are the Risks of Rogue Access Points?

A rogue access point very well could be installed by an employee who has good intentions, but there is also a chance that one has been added by a malicious attacker. Rogue access points can create a vulnerability in an organization’s network which leave companies open to DoS and data theft attacks. If a rogue […]

What is a Rogue Access Point?

In this day and age, network security is of the utmost importance. This is why rogue access points should be found and dealt with accordingly. A “rogue access point” is a wireless access point that has been added and installed on a secure network without the network administrator’s explicit permission.

What is Signal Strength?

“Signal strength,” also referred to as “coverage,” is the most basic requirement for a wireless network. To put it simply, signal strength is defined in dBM (decibel milliwatts) to determine the strength of a wireless network. As a general guideline, low signal strength means unreliable connections and low data throughput. While it is confusing, wireless […]

What is a Post-Installation Wireless Survey?

A post-installation Wi-Fi survey is performed after a wireless network has been configured and set up. This will confirm that all wireless networking components are functioning properly and that your organization’s coverage and capacity needs are being met with your new wireless network. This extra step is where Storcom feels we set ourselves apart from […]

What is a Health Check Wireless Survey?

The most effective way to diagnose troublesome wireless networks is to conduct a health check wireless survey. Storcom can find RF interference, hidden nodes, network drop-offs, rogue access points, and more using our state-of-the-art wireless networking technology. We can determine where your pain points are located, and we can determine how to improve your wireless […]

What is a New Network Wireless Survey?

Storcom assesses the layout of a potential new wireless network. This includes the location of each access point, RF interference, and noise levels. With our state-of-the-art technology, we can optimize your company’s wireless deployment to select the proper radio channels, antennas, and location of access points for optimal transmit power levels. We can also take […]

What is a Wireless Assessment?

The initial wireless network survey is a critical first step in designing, troubleshooting, and provisioning a wireless network. If your wireless network is improperly configured, then you risk a network that is unable to handle future demands of mobile devices, smart phones, tablets and the release of innovative new products. It is imperative that a […]