1. TSS 3243 Wireless Network Security WIRELESS GATEWAY

2.  Based on Wikipedia: -  A wireless gateway is a computer networking device that routes packets from a wireless LAN to another network, typically a wired WAN.  Wireless gateways combine the functions of a wireless access point, a router, and often provide firewall functions as well.  This converged device saves desk space and simplifies wiring by replacing two electronic devices with one.

3. TYPE OF WIRELESS GATEWAY  HOME  ENTERPRISE

4. HOME WIRELESS GATEWAY  Can defined as wireless residential gateway.  Allows the connection of a local area network (LAN) to a wide area network (WAN).  Connect small number of wireless device to the internet or to the other network.  For home and small office usage.  Provide the small office and home office(SOHO) users with an affordable all in one device that is easy to configure and able to handle most network needs.

5. HOME WIRELESS GATEWAY cont..  Linksys X3000 : N Router with ADSL2+ Modem

6. SPECIFICATION

7. HOME WIRELESS GATEWAY cont..  home gateway (vividwireless)

8. SPECIFICATION

9. ENTERPRISE WIRELESS GATEWAY  Can be defined as wireless enterprise gateway.  Serve as a gateway to the corporate network.  Centralized authentication of WLAN users is important part of the gateway function.  Can provide function such as Quality of Service(QoS) and profile management which is necessary for large scale wireless deployment.  Must be powerful enough and have enough Ethernet connectivity, to support potentially many access points.

10. ENTERPRISE WIRELESS GATEWAY cont..  GX Series

11. SPECIFICATION

12. COMPARISON BETWEEN HOME WIRELESS GATEWAY AND ENTERPRISE WIRELESS GATEWAY TYPE OF GATEWAY FEATURES HOMEENTERPRISE costinexpensiveexpensive Access pointMultiple access pointMany access point Getaway devicesLess powerfulpowerful UsageHome and small officeLarge company or enterprise

13. ADDITIONAL FEATURES ENTERPRISE WIRELESS GETAWAY COMPARED TO HOME WIRELESS GATEWAY TYPE OF GATEWAY FEATURES HOMEENTERPRISE Multiple wireless technologies NoYes Quality of Service (QoS) and profile management NoYes

14. ARE THESE FEATURES WORTH THE ADDITIONAL COST  Multiple wireless technologies:-  For the enterprise wireless gateway, it is necessary because it connects larger network.  Quality of Service (QoS) and profile management:-  Necessity for large scale wireless deployement.