(INFLIBNET Center, 2006-02-02) M, Vijayakumar; S, Chidanandappa; B, Manjunath; Kumbar, Praveen Kumar
This article explores some of the major issues of wireless networks in libraries and
components of the wi-fi technology are discussed. Fortunately, the technology has advanced
considerably and can be deployed without sacrificing the security of library’s network. The
weakness of security for all Ethernet networks is eavesdropping. The low-level media access
rules that govern how Ethernet networks communicate follow the party-line telephone model.
Infrastructure facilities require for the libraries to go wi-fi network. Availability of commercial
and free wi-fi services. Advantages and disadvantages of wi-fi services are also discussed.