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Originally Posted by mfdc
Hi everyone
I am about to set up a wireless network extension onto the exsisting network at my workplace. ...
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This is a VERY BAD IDEA, unless you have a clear idea of what you are doing, and this is carefully planned out.
First, get this is authorized by your IT department (and don't be surprised if they say 'No!") Otherwise you're installing what is known as a "rogue." Rogues are very bad in a business situation, as they are essentially backdoors into a business' network.
Secondly, analyze WHY you want to do it. If it will increase productivity because you have workers that roam a lot withing the office, it may be worth it. If it is to minimize costs due to running Cat5 cable, that must be weighted against increased security risks. If it is just for the cool factor, play with it at home.
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Originally Posted by mfdc
... So I buy a few access points, install them in ideal locations, connect them to the data switch on the exsisting network, fit a few PC's and laptops with wireless cards and away we go yeah ? Is this it?...
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No. You need to understand that the WLAN should be seperated from the wired LAN. Hooking the WLAN to the LAN is what leaves that back door wide open. Wide open access may lead to criminals attacking your network.
If you are the owner/manager of the business, I'd suggest hiring someone who understands what you want to do, and why the WLAN should be seperate. Don't do this yourself without a detailed knowledge of wired networking, wirless networkning, and what you attempting.
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Originally Posted by mfdc
Also, I'm really getting into Wi-Fi and would like someone to point me to a link for eginners who want to get into wardriving. PLEASE NOTE this is for nothing dodgy, its just I want to be able to administer my own wireless network. I know of course of programs like netstumbler, Airsnort etc but whats the best equipment to use them with. I would prefer a portable platform such as a Ipaq or something!
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There is nothing dodgy about WarDriving, but truthfully it is a seperate activity from administering a wireless network.
For the best information on WarDriving, click through the links in G8tK33per's signature or mine and buy the books.