How Does MANGONET Provide Security?
Our concept of wireless communications entails great concern over network security. The following is information regarding security and technical data as to the MANGONET approach:
Sophisticated Routers
MANGONET utilizes IP masquerading technology in its routers and gateways. Priority routing equipment is exclusively used with built-in IPSec software to provide excellent overall network security.
Strong Firewalls
In addition to IP masquerading, MANGONET employs Enterprise-level firewalls. MANGONET’s firewall allows for the flexibility needed for most business applications. Each client, however, needs to install their own firewall on their computer (MANGONET supplies Microsoft Security Essentials).
WPA2
Is the latest in a series of wireless security standards that includes 256-bit encryption.SSID
Site Identification Names must be known by all wireless LAN products attempting to connect to MANGONET. Without the SSID, a non-MANGONET adapter could see the network, but would be unable to become a node on the network.
Access Point Control
In the event that a wireless networking product was able to connect to the MANGONET backbone, MANGONET maintains admin control over the association table at the MAC layer, preventing unwanted wireless devices from connecting from the network.
Access Point Isolation
This advanced routing feature of the access points that we use acts as a firewall between users of the same access point enhancing the overall security of the network.