• The Wireless Access Point (WPA) is a critical device, which serves as a connection between the wired, and the wireless network. Discuss the similarities and differences of a WAP and a wireless router. As a system/network administrator, discuss in detail the steps that you would take to implement security at the WAP?
• What is encryption? Discuss why encryption is necessary when transmitting data in wireless networks. As a network or systems administrator, discuss how you would create and enforce an encryption policy for the network that you are administering.
• Discuss security protocols used in wireless networks. Why are they necessary? Compare and contrast the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), and the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security protocols. When would you use WEP or WPA? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using WEP or WPA?