Discussion 1: "Expanding WLAN Functionality"
Respond to the following:
1. Compare the typical wireless networking equipment used in a home or small-office wireless network to that of a corporate wireless network.
2. Assess why there is a significant difference between home or small-office wireless networks versus corporate wireless networks.
3. Analyze the need for having more advanced wireless networking equipment in home or small-office environments.
Discussion 2: "802.11 Encryption Protocols"
Respond to the following:
1. Analyze the encryption protocols used in wireless networks today. Assess how current encryption protocols have addressed the weaknesses of WEP and suggest the security advancements that are currently needed.
2. Analyze the encryption protocol standards in wireless technologies and determine whether they need to have encryption protocol standards that are different from other encryption protocols or if they need to be the same. Provide a rationale to support your answer.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.